Eucalyptus Nitens Rough Firewood Billets
Roughly cut Eucalyptus nitens billets, bark removed, intended for eventual firewood or biomass use but imported in unprocessed rough state. They are wood in the rough of eucalyptus, not agglomerated or further processed, so they fall under tariff item 4403.98.00.
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 wood is agglomerated into pellets
Wood pellets are classified under heading 44.01, not 44.03.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the billets are not processed into fuelwood or agglomerated products, which would change classification
• Declare the intended use to CBSA if it affects duty rates
• Verify that the wood is free of bark to meet import requirements
Related Products under Tariff item 4403.98.00
Australian Eucalyptus Pulpwood Rounds
Eucalyptus delegatensis pulpwood rounds from Australian plantations, rough with partial bark, 5-7 inches diameter for export to pulp facilities. They are wood in the rough of eucalyptus, not squared or further processed, so they fall under tariff item 4403.98.00.
Brazilian Eucalyptus Pulpwood Billets
Eucalyptus dunnii pulpwood billets from Brazilian plantations, roughly cut 4-foot lengths for bleached pulp production, bark partially stripped. They are wood in the rough of eucalyptus, not squared or further worked, so they fall under tariff item 4403.98.00.
Debarked Eucalyptus Pulpwood Rounds
Eucalyptus spp. wood rounds with bark removed, left in rough cylindrical form measuring 6-10 inches diameter, harvested specifically for chemical or mechanical pulp processing. They are wood in the rough of eucalyptus, not squared or further worked, so they fall under tariff item 4403.98.00.
Eucalyptus Camaldulensis Bark-Free Logs
Long logs from Eucalyptus camaldulensis (river red gum), with sapwood removed and bark stripped, supplied in rough cylindrical form for sawmilling. They are classified under tariff item 4403.98.00 as wood in the rough of eucalyptus, not further worked than stripped of bark or sapwood.
Eucalyptus Construction Piles
Long eucalyptus piles driven into ground for building foundations, in rough form with bark stripped or sapwood removed. They are wood in the rough of eucalyptus, not squared or further processed, so they fall under tariff item 4403.98.00.
Eucalyptus Delegatensis Whole Tree Lengths
Full-length Eucalyptus delegatensis logs from alpine regions, minimally processed by topping and bark stripping, for specialty timber applications. They are wood in the rough of eucalyptus, not roughly squared, and therefore fall under tariff item 4403.98.00.