Cottonwood 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.
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 blocks are sawn lengthwise into planks or boards
Sawn wood of poplar and aspen is classified under heading 44.07, not as wood in the rough.
If the blocks are further shaped into identifiable furniture parts
Articles of wood, such as furniture blanks, may fall under heading 44.21 if they have acquired the character of finished products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the blocks are not further processed beyond rough squaring; any planing or fine sawing may change classification
• Declare the species as Populus deltoides to confirm eligibility under 4403.97.00
• Keep records of the minimal processing to support the rough state claim
Related Products under Tariff item 4403.97.00
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.
Aspen 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.
Aspen 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.
Aspen 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.
Aspen 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.
Aspen Rough Squared Timber
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