Yellow Birch S4S Lumber (Betula alleghaniensis)
Yellow birch S4S (surfaced four sides) lumber from Betula alleghaniensis, exceeding 6 mm in thickness, for fine woodworking applications. The product is sawn and machined, and is classified under tariff item 4407.96.00 as birch wood that has been planed or sanded.
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 lumber is classified under a separate tariff item for maple species.
If the S4S process includes any continuous shaping beyond planing or sanding
Continuously shaped wood is excluded from heading 44.07 and falls under heading 44.09.
If the lumber is sliced into sheets of 6 mm or less
Thin sheets are classified as veneer under heading 44.08.
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 S4S processing does not include any profiling (e.g
• tongue and groove), which would shift classification to heading 44.09
• Keep records of the surfacing process to demonstrate it remains within the scope of heading 44.07
• Check whether the wood qualifies for duty-free entry under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) if sourced from the U.S
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.