Fluoro-Free Preserved Birch Roundwood

Birch roundwood treated with fluorine-free preservatives for pulpwood and specialty applications. Classified under HTS 4403.12.0060 nonconiferous rough other preserved. Meets European chemical regulations while maintaining treatment efficacy.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4401.21.00Same rate: 35%

If primarily fuel wood regardless of treatment

Coniferous fuel wood in logs uses heading 4401, purpose-driven classification.

4703.21.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If chemical pulpwood in chips

Wood chips specifically for chemical pulp manufacture classify under Chapter 47.

4801.00.01Same rate: 35%

If newsprint pulpwood quality

Pulpwood destined for paper production may use Chapter 48 statistical suffixes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document fluorine-free certification for EU REACH compliance

Specify intended end-use (pulp vs structural) for accurate classification

Include bark adhesion specifications for processing compatibility

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