Rough Eastern Red Cedar Timbers 4x4 from Mexico
Rough-sawn 4x4 timbers from Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana), chipped lengthwise, thickness exceeding 6mm, untreated. HTS 4407.19.00.76 covers rough other cedar from Juniperus spp., commonly used for fencing and closet linings due to natural insect resistance.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.76.0110%Softwood timber and lumber products provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 37 of this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Cedar species must be documented as Juniperus spp.; generic 'cedar' invites scrutiny
• Confirm no end-trimming or jointing; purely rough-sawn qualifies
• Watch for aroma oil content in inspections, as it proves untreated status