Stripped Teak Timbers
Teak wood timbers with bark and sapwood removed, roughly squared on two faces for initial handling. These timbers fall under the tariff item as tropical teak wood in the rough, prior to kiln drying or precise milling.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If timbers are sawn on all sides to a rectangular cross-section
Sawn wood, even if rough, is classified 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
• Verify that the timbers are only roughly squared and not planed or sanded
• Provide a commercial invoice with a clear description of the rough state
• Be aware of any provincial regulations on the import of untreated wood
Related Products under Tariff item 4403.42.00
Bark-Free Teak Sawlogs
Bark-free teak sawlogs in the rough, unprocessed state, sourced from tropical teak trees. These logs are sorted for milling and serve as primary material for dimension lumber and specialty cuts, falling under tariff item 4403.42.00 as teak wood in the rough.
Debarked Teak Rounds
Debarked teak rounds with a cylindrical cross-section, untreated and in rough condition, retaining sapwood. These logs match the tariff item as teak wood in the rough, not stripped of sapwood, and are commonly used for further processing.
Heavy Teak Rough Timbers
Oversized teak timbers in rough cut form for structural use, stripped of bark but unsawn precisely. These timbers are classified as teak wood in the rough, roughly squared, and are intended for bridge and dock construction.
Rough Squared Teak Blocks
Teak wood blocks roughly squared on all four sides from debarked logs, retaining a natural rough surface. These blocks are covered by the tariff item as teak roughly squared, not fully machined, and are used for carving and turning.
Rough Teak Cant Blocks
Rough teak cants hewn from logs, squared on opposite faces but irregular on sides, bark-free. These cants are classified as roughly squared teak wood in the rough, used for beam stock and resawing into boards.
Rough Teak Figured Logs
Premium teak logs with figured grain patterns, bark stripped and roughly prepared. These logs are classified as teak wood in the rough for veneer production, highly sought after for architectural paneling.