Rough Redwood Beam Stock from Japan
Large rough redwood beams, 6x8 to 8x12 sections, sawn for beam applications. Qualifies under 4407.19.0082 as rough, untreated coniferous redwood >6mm thick.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Heavy timbers require specialized handling; declare weight accurately for vessel manifests
• Request pre-shipment customs ruling for large volumes to confirm rough status
• Monitor for heartwood/sapwood ratio; affects value but not classification