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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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