Birch Rough Timber for Flooring
Rough sawn birch (Betula spp.) timber beams squared for eventual flooring planks, retaining bark traces. These are unprocessed birch wood in the rough, sourced for premium hardwood flooring manufacturing.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the timber is further sawn into planks
Sawn wood of birch falls under heading 44.07.
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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 timber is not planed or sanded to qualify as rough wood
• Document the species (Betula spp.) and dimensions for accurate classification
• Be aware of potential anti-dumping measures on certain wood products
Related Products under Tariff item 4403.96.00
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Birch Fence Posts in the Rough
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Birch Firewood Logs Untreated
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Birch Rough Slabs for Resawing
Thick birch (Betula spp.) slabs roughly squared for resawing into boards. These are unprocessed birch pieces before edging, common in secondary timber processing yards, and fall under this tariff item as other birch wood in the rough.
Birch Wooden Piles for Dock Construction
Rough birch piles for marine dock pilings, 20-40 feet long in natural log form. These meet the criteria for birch poles, piles, and posts in the rough, falling under this tariff item.
Raw Birch Logs for Craft Blanks
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