Peeled Birch Lumber Sheets
Birch wood sheets peeled rotationally from logs, minimum 7 mm thick, planed for flatness, used in panel production. These peeled sheets exceed 6 mm thickness and are classified under 4407.96.00 as peeled birch wood.
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 sheets are thinner than 6 mm
Thin veneer sheets are classified under heading 4408.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the sheets are of birch (Betula spp.) and exceed 6 mm in thickness
• The peeling process is acceptable for this heading, but ensure the sheets are not further processed into veneer (which would be heading 4408)
• Provide documentation of the peeling and planing processes
Related Products under Tariff item 4407.96.00
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 classified under 4407.96.00 as sawn birch wood, end-jointed and sanded.
Birch Sawn Timber for Furniture
Sawn birch timber specifically graded for furniture manufacture, planed all round and exceeding 6 mm in thickness. This product falls under tariff item 4407.96.00 as it is wood of birch (Betula spp.) sawn lengthwise and planed, meeting the thickness requirement.
Birch Wood Beam 4x6 Planed
Planed birch timber beams measuring 4x6 inches, sawn lengthwise with thickness over 6 mm, intended for construction beam applications. This is classified under 4407.96.00 as sawn or planed birch lumber exceeding 6 mm thickness.
End-Jointed Birch Studs
Finger-jointed birch studs sawn to 2x4 dimensions exceeding 6 mm thick, for structural interior use. These end-jointed studs are classified under 4407.96.00 as sawn birch wood that has been planed and sanded, with the end-jointing not affecting the tariff classification.
Finger-Jointed Birch Scantlings
Small-section finger-jointed birch scantlings measuring 38x89mm, end-jointed for stability, with thickness exceeding 6 mm. These are classified under 4407.96.00 as end-jointed sawn birch wood, planed and sanded.
Kiln-Dried Birch Boards 1x8
Kiln-dried birch boards measuring 1x8 inches, sanded on surfaces, with thickness exceeding 6 mm, for millwork and joinery applications. These boards fall under 4407.96.00 as processed sawn birch lumber.