U.S. imports of Fir and Spruce Logs and Timber in the Rough, Cross-Section Under 15 cm (HS 440324) totaled $178K in September 2026, imported from 3 countries.
Importers of Fir and Spruce Logs and Timber in the Rough, Cross-Section Under 15 cm paid $18K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 10.00% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Fir and Spruce Logs and Timber in the Rough, Cross-Section Under 15 cm imports of $178K in September 2026 ran 43% above the year-to-date monthly average of $125K.
Last updated: September 2026 dataSweden and Finland lead US imports of small-diameter fir and spruce roundwood, supplying material primarily suited for pulp, biomass, and small-dimension processing rather than large sawlog applications. The five 10-digit lines parallel the large-dimension structure: spruce logs (4403240135), fir logs (4403240142), poles/piles/posts including power poles, and a residual category (4403240160). Canada is a third-ranked supplier. Importers sourcing from Scandinavian origins should be aware that chain-of-custody certification (FSC or PEFC) is commonly required by downstream buyers in the US market, though it does not affect tariff classification.
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Debarking alone does not remove a log from Chapter 44's 'wood in the rough' provisions. The heading explicitly covers wood 'whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared,' so debarked fir and spruce logs remain classifiable under 440324 (or 440323 for larger dimensions) rather than being reclassified as sawn or processed wood.
The distinction is based on the intended use and physical form at the time of importation. Poles, piles, and posts are typically pointed, peeled, or otherwise prepared for structural or utility applications, while logs and timber are unworked roundwood destined for sawing or further processing. Misclassifying a prepared utility pole as a log — or vice versa — can result in incorrect duty treatment and potential CBP penalties.
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Subheading 7 of 19 in heading 4403
Subheading 440324 · $178K of $12.2M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4403240135 | Spruce Logs/Timber Rough not Treated Cs Lt 15cm | $283K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $28K |
| 4403240112 | Tlphne/Tlgph/Eltrc Pwr Pls N Trt Cnf Fs Cs Lt 15cm | $16K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $2K |
| 4403240104 | Pulpwood, In Rough Nt Trt Cnfrs F&s Cs Lt 15 Cm | — | -- | -- | -- |
| 4403240116 | Othr Ples/Ples/Psts, Nt Trtd, Cnfrs F&s Cs Lt 15cm | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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Imports
$178KYoY · free account
Exports
—YoY · free account
Low of 10 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $1.2M of Fir and Spruce Logs and Timber in the Rough, Cross-Section Under 15 cm.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through September 2026 · imports 10 of 12 months reported, exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · September 2026
origin
Finland and Canada together supply 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 10.00% of imports for consumption.