Sawn Western Red Cedar Boards from Japan
Sawn lengthwise Western red cedar boards, 1-inch thick by 6-inch wide, sanded surface, untreated. Falls under HTS 4407.19.00.93 as 'other' coniferous sawn or chipped wood exceeding 6mm thickness, not end-jointed or treated. Commonly used for exterior siding and decking.
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
• Verify coniferous species via botanical identification; cedar misdeclared as tropical risks reclassification
• Include fumigation docs; untreated cedar prone to pests like cedar bark beetles
• Measure moisture content under 19% for 'sawn' vs dried classifications