Rough Yellow Poplar Turnery Blanks from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Turnery blanks that are cut to size or shaped may be classified under heading 44.09 or 44.21, not 4403.97.00
• Ensure the blanks are not further processed beyond rough squaring
• Provide species documentation to avoid misclassification