Rough Birch Timber Logs 20cm x 20cm
Unprocessed birch (Betula spp.) logs with a minimum cross-sectional dimension of 20 cm, stripped of bark but left in the rough state for further processing into lumber. These logs meet the size requirement of 15 cm or more and are classifiable under this tariff item for birch 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 birch logs have a cross-section below 15 cm
This item is specific to birch with a smallest cross-sectional dimension of 15 cm or more.
If the logs are sawn lengthwise into lumber
Once sawn, birch logs are classified under sawn wood, not rough wood.
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
• Keep the logs in their natural, unsquared state to qualify for this item—if they are roughly squared, they may fall under a different subheading
• Document the species and dimensions clearly for customs
• If the logs are to be processed into lumber in Canada, note that further processing may affect future tariff classifications
Related Products under Tariff item 4403.95.00
Birch Construction Piles
Heavy-duty birch piles (Betula spp.) with a 15 cm or greater cross-section, in rough form for foundation work in building construction. These piles are classified under tariff item 4403.95.00 as wood in the rough, specifically birch of the specified size.
Birch Dock Piling
Rough birch pilings (Betula spp.) exceeding 15 cm cross-section for marine dock and pier construction. These unprocessed poles qualify under tariff item 4403.95.00 as wood in the rough of birch with the required minimum dimension.
Birch Fence Posts
Rough birch posts from Betula species with a minimum 15 cm cross-section, used for agricultural or property fencing. Supplied in the rough, possibly debarked, these posts are classified under tariff item 4403.95.00 as wood in the rough of birch.
Birch Firewood Rounds 18cm Diameter
Rough-cut birch rounds from Betula spp. with an 18 cm diameter cross-section, minimally processed by debarking for use as fireplace or stove fuel. These rounds are classified under tariff item 4403.95.00 as wood in the rough of birch with the specified size.
Birch Logs for Veneer Production
Rough-cut birch (Betula spp.) logs with a minimum cross-sectional dimension of 15 cm, stripped of bark but not further processed. These logs are classified as wood in the rough under tariff item 4403.95.00, which covers birch wood of this size that has not been sawn, planed, or otherwise worked beyond stripping bark or sapwood.
Birch Round Poles
Debarked round birch poles from Betula spp. with a minimum 15 cm diameter cross-section, for general utility and support uses. These poles are wood in the rough under tariff item 4403.95.00, meeting the size and species requirements.