Paint-Sealed Birch Logs from Mexico
Rough birch logs from non-coniferous trees with end-seals painted with preservative to prevent checking and moisture loss during storage. Not stripped of bark entirely and roughly squared, these logs qualify under tariff item 4403.12.00 as treated non-coniferous rough wood.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Import Tips
• Document that the paint seal is a preservative treatment, not a finishing coat
• Keep logs in a rough state with minimal processing
• Declare the birch species and treatment type to CBSA for accurate classification