4403.26.01.57 - Other cedar

This classification, HTS 4403.26.01.57, covers "Other cedar" in its rough, unworked state, whether or not it has been stripped of bark or sapwood, or has been roughly squared. This means that logs and timber of cedar species, which are not specifically listed under other subheadings within the broader category of "Other, coniferous: Other: Logs and timber," fall into this designation. The key criterion is that the wood is coniferous and is in a primary form, intended for further processing or use in its natural state, as opposed to finished lumber or manufactured wood products.

This category is distinguished from its siblings primarily by the specific species of cedar. For instance, Western red cedar (Thuja plicata) has its own dedicated subheading (4403.26.01.55). Therefore, HTS 4403.26.01.57 is reserved for any other coniferous cedar species that are not explicitly named elsewhere. This ensures that all cedar logs and timber are correctly classified while maintaining granular detail for commercially significant varieties.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification under this HTS code implies that the cedar logs or timber do not fit into any more specific groupings at this level of the tariff schedule. Importers and exporters should carefully confirm that the cedar species is not enumerated elsewhere to ensure accurate classification and compliance with customs regulations.