White Spruce Round Logs
White spruce round logs are bark-free, round logs of Picea glauca from Canadian boreal forests, with cross-sections greater than 15 cm. They are imported in the rough state, unstripped of bark, for use in log home construction, and qualify under this tariff item for coniferous wood in the rough.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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- CFIA
All Programs · Required
CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 4401110000–4404200000).
- ECCC
Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC · Required
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA: ECCC Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Starts With 4403).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the wood is of pine (Pinus spp.) rather than spruce
Pine species are classified separately under coniferous wood in the rough.
If the logs have been sawn or chipped lengthwise
Sawn wood of spruce falls under heading 44.07, not wood in the rough.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the logs are not squared or further processed, as this could change the tariff classification
• Have documentation of the species and dimensions ready for CBSA
• Check if a phytosanitary certificate is required for logs from certain regions
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