Rough Beech Flitch Blocks
Roughly hewn beech (Fagus spp.) flitch blocks for resawing into veneers, with irregular surfaces. These are in the rough state, not sawn or further worked, and fall under tariff item 4403.94.00 as other beech 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
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 flitch blocks are sawn or sliced lengthwise into planks or sheets
Sawn beech wood is classified under heading 4407, not 4403.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the flitch blocks are not sawn or sliced, as that would move them to heading 4407
• Keep the wood in its natural rough state and document the species for CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 4403.94.00
Beech Crook Wood in the Rough
Naturally crooked beech (Fagus spp.) branches in rough form, with bark partially stripped, valued for their natural shape in bentwood furniture stock. These are unprocessed wood in the rough, not squared or further worked, and fall under tariff item 4403.94.00 as other beech wood.
Beech Wood Offcuts in Rough
Irregular rough offcuts and shorts from beech (Fagus spp.) processing, bark-stripped but unsquared, suitable for turning stock. These remnants are in the rough state, not further worked, and are classified under tariff item 4403.94.00 as other beech wood.
Beech Wood Rounds for Tool Handles
Rough beech (Fagus spp.) wood rounds, bark-stripped and minimally squared, destined for carving into tool handles. These are in the rough state, not yet turned or shaped, and fall under tariff item 4403.94.00 as other beech wood.
Beech Wood Stumps in the Rough
Rough beech (Fagus spp.) stumps and roots, minimally processed with bark partially on, for specialty woodworking. Per chapter note 6, 'wood' includes other woody materials, and these are in the rough state, falling under tariff item 4403.94.00.
Rough Beech Billets for Steam Bending
Short, roughly squared billets of beech wood (Fagus spp.), bark-free for steam bending in chair manufacturing. These billets are in the rough state, not yet bent or machined, and are classified under tariff item 4403.94.00 as other beech wood.
Rough Beech Firewood Logs
Unprocessed beech wood logs from Fagus species, roughly cut and stripped of bark but not squared, intended for firewood use. These logs are in the rough state and are classified under tariff item 4403.94.00 as other beech wood, though firewood may have specific import requirements.