Debarked White Oak Quercus Alba Logs
Rough white oak (Quercus alba) logs from North American forests, with sapwood removed and roughly squared on two faces for transport. These logs are untreated and minimally processed, falling under tariff item 4403.91.00 as oak 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 |
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 wood is of beech rather than oak
Beech wood in the rough is classified separately.
If the logs are sawn into planks or beams
Sawn oak products fall under a different heading.
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 meet CFIA requirements for bark removal and pest-free status
• Provide a phytosanitary certificate from the country of origin
• Ensure the rough squaring does not constitute further processing that would change classification
Related Products under Tariff item 4403.91.00
Bark-On Red Oak Stumps for Veneer
Harvested red oak stumps (Quercus rubra) with bark intact, destined for rotary veneer peeling after import. These stumps are minimally processed and qualify as oak wood in the rough under tariff item 4403.91.00.
Burr Oak Quercus Macrocarpa Rough Wood
Burr oak (Quercus macrocarpa) logs with highly figured burls, in rough debarked condition, intended for veneer slicing. These logs are unprocessed beyond bark removal and squaring, qualifying as wood in the rough under tariff item 4403.91.00.
Debarked Red Oak Butt Logs
Lower trunk sections of red oak trees (Quercus rubra), mechanically debarked for highest quality lumber yield. These butt logs are in the rough state and fall under tariff item 4403.91.00 as oak wood in the rough.
Live Edge Oak Quercus Slabs Rough
Oak (Quercus spp.) slabs cut from logs retaining live edges, roughly hewn but not surfaced, ideal for live-edge furniture. These slabs are minimally processed and qualify as wood in the rough under tariff item 4403.91.00.
Oak Quercus Petrea Rough Squared Timber
Roughly squared blocks of sessile oak (Quercus petraea) from Central Europe, minimally processed with chainsaw for stacking and shipping. These blocks are not further worked beyond squaring, qualifying as oak wood in the rough under tariff item 4403.91.00.
Quercus Ilex Holm Oak Rough Logs
Mediterranean holm oak (Quercus ilex) rough logs, bark-on or stripped, sourced for specialty cooperage and rustic construction. These logs are unprocessed and fall under tariff item 4403.91.00 as oak wood in the rough.