Of poplar and aspen (Populus spp.)
Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared. > Other: > Of poplar and aspen (Populus spp.)
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Products classified under Tariff item 4403.97
Aspen Bolts for Pulpwood
Short-length aspen (Populus tremuloides) logs cut into bolts, roughly squared and debarked for pulp and particleboard feedstock. They are in the rough state, not further processed, and qualify under tariff item 4403.97.00 for poplar and aspen wood in the rough.
4403.97.00Aspen Fence Posts
Roughly squared posts from trembling aspen (Populus tremuloides), approximately 8 feet long and 4-6 inches square, used for agricultural and ranch fencing. These posts are in the rough state and from aspen, which is specifically listed under tariff item 4403.97.00.
4403.97.00Aspen Fence Posts Rough Cut
Roughly hewn aspen fence posts from Populus grandidentata, stripped of sapwood for fencing applications. These posts are in the rough state, not further processed beyond stripping bark or sapwood, and are derived from aspen (Populus spp.), which falls under tariff item 4403.97.00.
4403.97.00Aspen Pulpwood Bolts
Short-length aspen bolts from Populus tremuloides, roughly topped and limbed but not debarked, destined for pulp mills. These bolts are in the rough state, not further processed, and are from aspen (Populus spp.), which is covered by tariff item 4403.97.00.
4403.97.00Aspen Pulpwood Rounds
Unprocessed round bolts of quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides) harvested for pulpwood, debarked and cut to standard pulp lengths of 42-52 inches. These bolts are in the rough state and from aspen, which is covered by tariff item 4403.97.00.
4403.97.00Aspen Rough Squared Timber
Populus tremula aspen wood roughly squared on at least two faces, still in rough state without planing or further finishing. This product is wood in the rough from aspen (Populus spp.), which is specifically listed under tariff item 4403.97.00.
4403.97.00Aspen Vineyard Stakes
Rough-cut aspen stakes from Populus tremula, 6-8 feet long and 2-3 inches in diameter, used to support grapevines in vineyards. They are in the rough state, not stripped of bark or sapwood, and not roughly squared, falling under tariff item 4403.97.00 for poplar and aspen wood in the rough.
4403.97.00Balsam Poplar Rough Timber
Rough-squared timber from balsam poplar (Populus balsamifera), harvested from northern stands for OSB production. It is in the rough state, not further processed, and qualifies under tariff item 4403.97.00 for poplar and aspen wood in the rough.
4403.97.00Cottonwood Rough Sawn Blocks
Roughly squared blocks from eastern cottonwood (Populus deltoides), minimally processed with a chainsaw to create furniture blanks. The wood is in the rough state, not yet planed or finely sawn, and therefore falls under tariff item 4403.97.00 for poplar and aspen wood in the rough.
4403.97.00Debarked Poplar Pulpwood for Kraft Pulp
Bark-free poplar logs cut to 5-foot lengths, sourced from managed plantations for chemical kraft pulping processes. These logs are in the rough state, not further processed, and are from Populus spp., which falls under tariff item 4403.97.00.
4403.97.00Debarked Yellow Poplar Rough Timber
Yellow poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) wood in the rough state, debarked and roughly squared for kiln drying preparation. Despite the common name, yellow poplar is not a true poplar (Populus spp.) and does not fall under tariff item 4403.97.00, which is limited to poplar and aspen species.
4403.97.00Eastern Cottonwood Pulp Logs
Medium-diameter pulp logs from eastern cottonwood (Populus deltoides), with bark removed and roughly topped for use in paper pulp mills. These logs are in an unprocessed, rough state, making them classifiable under tariff item 4403.97.00 for poplar and aspen wood in the rough.
4403.97.00Hybrid Poplar Landscape Posts
Hybrid poplar posts (Populus deltoides x nigra) for garden edging and landscaping, 4 feet long, stripped of bark but not further processed. They are in the rough state, not roughly squared, and qualify under tariff item 4403.97.00 for poplar and aspen wood in the rough.
4403.97.00Hybrid Poplar Pulpwood Billets
Short billets from fast-growing hybrid poplar clones (Populus deltoides x nigra), rough in form and bark-removed, optimized for pulpwood chipping. These billets are in the rough state and from Populus spp., which is covered by tariff item 4403.97.00.
4403.97.00Hybrid Poplar Rough Logs
Logs from hybrid Populus deltoides x nigra varieties, in the rough with bark partially stripped, for biomass or lumber. Hybrid poplar is a Populus spp., and the product is in the rough state, making it eligible for tariff item 4403.97.00.
4403.97.00Lombardy Poplar Debarked Logs
Tall, fast-growth Lombardy poplar (Populus nigra 'Italica') logs, debarked for landscaping timber supply. The logs are in rough form, not squared or further processed, and thus fall under tariff item 4403.97.00 for poplar and aspen wood in the rough.
4403.97.00Poplar Construction Piles
Long, rough-hewn piles from black poplar (Populus nigra), 40-60 feet in length for foundation support in building construction. They are roughly squared and stripped of bark but not further machined, falling under tariff item 4403.97.00 for poplar and aspen wood in the rough.
4403.97.00Poplar Debarked Flitches
Wide, flat Populus logs debarked and roughly squared on two sides for sawmill flitching. These logs remain in the rough state as they have not been sawn to thickness, and they are from Populus spp., which is covered by tariff item 4403.97.00.
4403.97.00Poplar Firewood Rounds
Unsplit poplar logs cut to short lengths, stripped of sapwood, intended for firewood but imported in rough form. These logs are from Populus spp. and are in the rough state, not processed into fuel wood, so they fall under tariff item 4403.97.00.
4403.97.00Poplar Logs Stripped of Bark
Rough-cut poplar logs from Populus species, stripped of bark but not further processed, used primarily for lumber production. These logs are wood in the rough from poplar, which is explicitly listed under tariff item 4403.97.00.
4403.97.00Poplar Pulpwood Logs
Rough-cut logs from Populus species such as black poplar, specifically harvested and prepared as pulpwood for the paper manufacturing industry. These logs are in the rough state, typically stripped of bark but not further processed, and fall under tariff item 4403.97.00.
4403.97.00Poplar Round Poles for Gates
Debarked round poplar poles (Populus spp.), 10-12 feet long, 4-6 inches in diameter, for constructing farm gates and corrals. They are in the rough state, not squared or machined, and qualify under tariff item 4403.97.00 for poplar and aspen wood in the rough.
4403.97.00Poplar Utility Poles
Rough-cut poles made from Populus deltoides (poplar) wood, typically 30-50 feet long and 8-12 inches in diameter at the butt end, used for electrical and telephone line support. They are stripped of bark and sapwood but not further processed, falling under tariff item 4403.97.00 for poplar and aspen wood in the rough.
4403.97.00Populus nigra Rough Cants
Black poplar (Populus nigra) cants roughly squared for further sawing into boards. These cants are wood in the rough from Populus spp., not kiln-dried or surfaced, and are covered by tariff item 4403.97.00.
4403.97.00Quaking Aspen Pulpwood Bundles
Bundled rough bolts of quaking aspen from North American forests, standardized at 4-inch top diameter for efficient pulpwood transport and processing. These bolts are in the rough state and from aspen (Populus tremuloides), which is covered by tariff item 4403.97.00.
4403.97.00Quaking Aspen Roundwood
Round, debarked stems from quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides), used for match splints, in untreated rough condition. These stems are in the rough state, not squared or processed, and are classified under tariff item 4403.97.00 for poplar and aspen wood in the rough.
4403.97.00Rough Poplar Logs from Black Poplar
Unprocessed logs from Populus nigra (black poplar), stripped of bark but not squared, used primarily for pulpwood production. The logs are in the rough state, not further worked, and fall under tariff item 4403.97.00 for poplar and aspen wood in the rough.
4403.97.00Rough Sawn Yellow Poplar Flitch
Single-cut flitch boards from yellow poplar logs (Liriodendron tulipifera), retaining rough exterior surfaces. These are not classified under tariff item 4403.97.00 because yellow poplar is not a Populus species, and the flitches may be considered sawn wood.
4403.97.00Rough Yellow Poplar Turnery Blanks
Squared blanks from yellow poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) prepared for lathe turning into tool handles. These are not classified under tariff item 4403.97.00 because yellow poplar is not a Populus species, and the blanks may be considered further worked.
4403.97.00Trembling Aspen Del logs
Delimbered trembling aspen (Populus tremuloides) logs in rough form, sapwood removed, for export to mills. These logs are unprocessed Populus wood, which is specifically listed under tariff item 4403.97.00.
4403.97.00Unplaned Yellow Poplar Cant
Rough squared cants from Liriodendron tulipifera measuring approximately 6x8 inches, bark-free. These are not classified under tariff item 4403.97.00 because yellow poplar is not a Populus species, and the cants may be considered sawn wood.
4403.97.00Yellow Poplar Firewood Logs
Short-length yellow poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) logs cut for firewood use, bark stripped but rough surfaced. These are not classified under tariff item 4403.97.00 because yellow poplar is not a Populus species, and firewood may be classified under heading 44.01.
4403.97.00Yellow Poplar Logs for Lumber Production
Rough-cut logs from Liriodendron tulipifera (yellow poplar) trees, stripped of bark but not further processed. These are not classified under tariff item 4403.97.00 because yellow poplar is not a Populus species, and the logs may be classified under other headings for wood in the rough.
4403.97.00Yellow Poplar Pulpwood Rounds
Delimed rounds of Liriodendron tulipifera cut to 4-foot lengths for pulp production. These are not classified under tariff item 4403.97.00 because yellow poplar is not a Populus species, and pulpwood may be classified under heading 44.01.
4403.97.00Yellow Poplar Stump Wood Rough Cut
Rough stump wood harvested from Liriodendron tulipifera trees, minimally processed with bark removed. These are not classified under tariff item 4403.97.00 because yellow poplar is not a Populus species, and the stump wood may be classified under other headings for wood in the rough.