Rough Redwood Timbers 4x6 from Japan
Heavy rough-cut redwood timbers, 3.5x5.5 inches in cross-section, sawn lengthwise for structural use. Falls under 4407.19.0082 as untreated, rough redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) with thickness >6mm.
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 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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure end-trimming doesn't constitute 'end-jointing'; rough allows minimal squaring
• Declare exact dimensions and roughness; buyers often plane domestically to avoid duty shifts
• Comply with Lacey Act by providing due care declarations for redwood sourcing