Chinese Baltic Birch Framing Lumber
Chinese-grown European birch framing lumber, planed, with thickness exceeding 6 mm, for modular furniture assembly. The product is classified under tariff item 4407.96.00 as birch wood that has been sawn and planed, regardless of the country of growth.
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 maple instead of birch
Maple is classified under a separate tariff item.
If the lumber is continuously shaped
Shaped wood is excluded from heading 44.07.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Note that the country of growth does not affect classification, as long as the wood is of the genus Betula
• Ensure the lumber is not further processed into articles of furniture, which would be classified in Chapter 94
• Keep documentation of the species and processing to support the tariff classification
Related Products under Tariff item 4407.96.00
Baltic Birch Cabinet Grade Planks
Baltic birch cabinet-grade planks from European Betula species, planed and end-jointed, with thickness exceeding 6 mm, for custom kitchen cabinet construction. This raw sawn wood is classified under tariff item 4407.96.00 as birch wood that has been sawn and minimally processed.
Baltic Birch Joinery Blanks
Baltic birch joinery blanks, rough sawn from European birch, peeled and end-jointed, exceeding 6 mm in thickness, for custom drawer sides and shelving. The product is classified under tariff item 4407.96.00 as birch wood that has been sawn or peeled, without further processing.
Baltic Birch Plywood Core Sheets
Baltic birch plywood core sheets, sawn and planed from European Betula pendula and Betula pubescens, sliced to thicknesses exceeding 6 mm, used as core material in plywood manufacturing. This product is classified under tariff item 4407.96.00 as sawn birch wood, not yet assembled into plywood.
Betula papyrifera End-Jointed Birch Panels
End-jointed panels from paper birch (Betula papyrifera), sawn lengthwise over 6 mm thick, sanded for wall paneling. These panels are end-jointed and sanded, qualifying for tariff item 4407.96.00 as processed birch wood.
Betula Pendula Sawn Door Stiles
Betula pendula sawn door stiles, lengthwise chipped and planed, exceeding 6 mm in thickness, for interior door construction. The product is classified under tariff item 4407.96.00 as birch wood that has been sawn and planed, without additional shaping.
Birch Sawn Lumber Select Grade
Select grade sawn birch lumber, sliced lengthwise and sanded, over 6 mm thick, from Betula pubescens, used for musical instrument bodies. This product is classified under tariff item 4407.96.00 as birch wood that has been sawn and sanded, without further shaping.