Raw Sliced Douglas Fir Veneer for Boat Building from Japan
Unplaned sliced Douglas fir sheets not exceeding 6 mm, sourced for marine plywood in boat hull construction. Natural grain provides strength in curved laminations. HTS 4408.10.01.25 covers this coniferous veneering wood.
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
• Include ISPM 15 compliance for wooden packaging if shipped in crates
• Declare any marine-grade treatments separately to avoid duty shifts
• Confirm log origin traceability for CITES if near protected areas