Grey Birch Pulpwood Billets
Short billets of grey birch (Betula populifolia) in the rough, stripped of bark and sapwood, intended exclusively for pulp production. The wood is not further processed beyond removal of bark and rough squaring, matching the scope of tariff item 4403.96.00 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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the billets are chipped or reduced to particles before import
Wood in chips or particles falls under heading 44.01, not rough wood of heading 44.03.
If the wood is sawn or chipped lengthwise beyond rough squaring
Sawn wood of birch is classified under heading 44.07, not rough wood.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the billets are free of pests and bark to meet Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) import requirements for raw wood
• Declare the end use as pulp production to support classification under 4403.96.00
• Keep records of species (Betula populifolia) to verify the tariff classification
Related Products under Tariff item 4403.96.00
Betula spp. Round Posts for Vineyard Supports
Rough birch round posts, 7-10 feet tall, for supporting grapevines in vineyards. These posts are in the rough state, not further processed beyond stripping bark, and are classified under tariff item 4403.96.00 as other birch wood in the rough.
Birch Fence Posts in the Rough
Unprocessed birch wood posts, roughly 8-12 feet long and 4-6 inches diameter, for agricultural fencing. These posts are in the rough state, without squaring or finishing, and are classified under tariff item 4403.96.00 as other birch wood in the rough.
Birch Firewood Logs Untreated
Rough-cut birch (Betula spp.) logs with bark partially removed and roughly squared ends, intended for use as firewood. These logs are in the rough state, not further processed beyond stripping bark or sapwood, and are classified under tariff item 4403.96.00 as other birch wood in the rough.
Birch Rough Cant Blocks
Roughly hewn birch (Betula spp.) cant blocks from logs, with sapwood stripped for structural timber production. The blocks are in the rough state, not further processed beyond hewing and bark removal, and are classified under tariff item 4403.96.00 as other birch wood in the rough.
Birch Rough Slabs for Resawing
Thick birch (Betula spp.) slabs roughly squared for resawing into boards, retaining natural rough surfaces. These slabs are in the rough state, not further processed beyond squaring, and are classified under tariff item 4403.96.00 as other birch wood in the rough.
Birch Rough Timber for Flooring
Rough sawn birch (Betula spp.) timber beams squared for eventual flooring planks, retaining bark traces. These beams are in the rough state, not further processed beyond squaring, and are classified under tariff item 4403.96.00 as other birch wood in the rough.