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
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 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