Nonconiferous
Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sap- wood, or roughly squared: > Treated with paint, stain, creosote or other preservatives: > Nonconiferous
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 4403.12.00
Creosote-Treated Oak Logs
Rough-cut oak logs from nonconiferous hardwood trees, treated with creosote preservative to protect against decay and insects. These logs retain bark in some areas and are not further processed beyond rough squaring, classifying under HTS 4403.12.00 due to the chemical preservative treatment and nonconiferous wood origin.
Stain-Treated Poplar Billets
Nonconiferous poplar wood billets roughly squared and treated with penetrating stain preservative for outdoor durability. Supplied in log-like form stripped of sapwood but not machined smooth, fitting HTS 4403.12.00 as preserved nonconiferous rough wood.
Paint-Sealed Birch Logs
Rough birch logs from nonconiferous trees with end-ends sealed by paint preservative to prevent checking and moisture loss during storage. Not stripped of bark entirely and roughly squared, qualifying under HTS 4403.12.00 for treated nonconiferous wood in the rough.
Pentachlorophenol Treated Teak Logs
Premium nonconiferous teak logs treated with pentachlorophenol preservative, roughly squared with partial bark removal for marine and outdoor applications. Meets HTS 4403.12.00 criteria as chemically preserved nonconiferous rough wood.
Copper-Azole Treated Maple Billets
Nonconiferous sugar maple wood billets treated with copper-azole preservative for enhanced rot resistance, supplied roughly squared for furniture stock. Falls under HTS 4403.12.00 as preserved nonconiferous wood in the rough state.
Creosote Impregnated Ash Logs
White ash nonconiferous logs pressure-impregnated with creosote, roughly squared for railway ties or posts precursors. Classified in HTS 4403.12.00 for its preservative treatment and rough form.
Borate-Treated Cherry Wood Rounds
Nonconiferous black cherry wood rounds diffusion-treated with borate preservative, minimally squared for interior beam stock. Qualifies under HTS 4403.12.00 as roughly prepared preserved nonconiferous wood.
ACQ-Treated Walnut Logs
Premium nonconiferous walnut logs treated with alkaline copper quaternary (ACQ) preservative, roughly squared for high-end millwork feedstock. HTS 4403.12.00 applies due to chemical preservation of nonconiferous rough wood.
Tanalith E Preserved Elm Billets
Nonconiferous elm wood billets preserved with Tanalith E (copper-based) treatment, roughly squared for fencing applications. Fits HTS 4403.12.00 definition of treated nonconiferous wood in the rough.
Creosote-Dipped Beech Logs
European nonconiferous beech logs surface-dipped in creosote preservative, retained in near-round rough form for pulpwood. HTS 4403.12.00 covers this preserved nonconiferous rough wood treatment.