Bark-Removed Fir Timbers
Bark-removed fir timbers from Abies spp., debarked but retaining sapwood, with irregular shapes and unsquared surfaces from mechanical processing. These are in the rough state, not further worked beyond debarking, and are classified under this tariff item as other fir wood.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fir timbers are of a smallest cross-sectional dimension of 15 cm or more
This sibling tariff item covers fir and spruce wood in the rough with a larger cross-section.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the wood is free of bark and pests to meet CBSA phytosanitary requirements
• Declare the species (Abies spp.) and rough state accurately on customs documents
• Verify if a permit is needed under the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) for wood imports
Related Products under Tariff item 4403.24.00
Abies Grandis Fir Pulpwood
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Unprocessed logs from Black Spruce (Picea mariana), boreal forest origin, roughly squared for transport efficiency. These logs are in the rough state, not stripped beyond basic debarking, and are classified under this tariff item as other spruce wood.
Canadian Abies Fir Rough Blocks
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Debarked Fir Rounds for Poles
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Debarked Spruce Pulpwood Chips Source Logs
Rough spruce logs from Picea spp. prepared as feedstock for chipping into pulp chips, stripped of bark but not squared. These logs are in the rough state and are classified under this tariff item as other spruce wood.
Engelmann Spruce Lumber Billets
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