True Fir Pulpwood Rounds
True fir pulpwood rounds are bark-free, roughly squared coniferous logs harvested from true fir species (Abies) for use as feedstock in the pulp and paper industry. They are in the rough state, not further processed beyond stripping bark or sapwood and rough squaring, which places them under tariff item 4403.26.00 for other 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
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 rounds are chipped or ground into particles
Wood in chips or particles falls under heading 44.01, 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
• Ensure the rounds are free of bark and only roughly squared, as further processing may shift classification
• Declare the wood's species (Abies) and intended use as pulp feedstock to the CBSA
• Verify any phytosanitary requirements for coniferous wood imports
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 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.
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.