Sawn Yellow Poplar Lumber 1x8x12 from Japan
Kiln-dried yellow poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) boards sawn lengthwise to 1-inch thick by 8 inches wide by 12 feet long, planed and sanded for smooth finish. Thickness exceeds 6 mm, classified under HTS 4407.97.00.72 as sawn wood of yellow poplar, distinct from Populus poplar species.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain species certification confirming Liriodendron tulipifera (yellow poplar) to distinguish from Populus spp. in 4407.97.01
• Ensure phytosanitary certificate per ISPM 15 for heat-treated or kiln-dried lumber to meet USDA APHIS import rules
• Verify thickness exceeds 6 mm post-planing; under 6 mm shifts to veneers in 4408