Debarked Douglas-Fir Veneer Logs
Premium straight-grained Douglas-fir logs prepared for peeling into thin veneers, kept in rough unsquared condition. They are destined for plywood production but remain unprocessed at import. This classifies them as other coniferous wood in the rough under tariff item 4403.26.00.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the logs are treated with preservatives
Treated coniferous wood in the rough is classified separately.
If the logs are sawn into veneer sheets
Sawn veneer sheets fall under heading 44.07.
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
• Confirm the logs are not squared or processed beyond debarking to maintain classification
• Provide a species declaration (Douglas-fir) and intended use (veneer) for CBSA documentation
• Be aware that logs for veneer may be subject to additional inspections for pests
Related Products under Tariff item 4403.26.00
Bark-Stripped Douglas-Fir Timber
Douglas-fir timber in the rough state, debarked but retaining its natural shape, measuring 12-24 inches in diameter. It is not squared or further processed, keeping it as un-squared coniferous wood. This places it under tariff item 4403.26.00 as other coniferous wood in the rough.
Debarked Ponderosa Pine Rounds
Debarked Ponderosa pine rounds in rough cylindrical form, stripped of bark but not squared or further processed. These are classified as other coniferous wood in the rough under tariff item 4403.26.00, as they do not meet the specific species mix criteria for S-P-F or Hem-fir subheadings.
Debarked Sugar Pine Stumps
Sugar pine stumps cut and debarked in rough form, intended for specialty extractives. These are classified as other coniferous wood in the rough under tariff item 4403.26.00, as they are not covered by more specific subheadings.
Douglas Fir Electrical Transmission Poles
Douglas fir electrical transmission poles are coniferous poles in rough-squared condition, stripped of bark, designed for supporting electrical power lines. They are in the rough state, not further worked, and are classified under tariff item 4403.26.00 as other coniferous wood in the rough.
Douglas Fir Fence Corner Post
Douglas fir fence corner posts are corner brace fence posts in the rough state, with bark stripped and roughly squared cross-sections of 5x5 inches. They are designed for structural fence corners and are not further processed, fitting tariff item 4403.26.00 for other coniferous wood in the rough.
Douglas-Fir Log Bundles for Export
Bundled rough Douglas-fir logs with sapwood intact, intended for overseas sawmilling operations. They remain in the rough state, not squared or processed. This places them under tariff item 4403.26.00 as other coniferous wood in the rough.