Fluoro-Free Preserved Birch Roundwood from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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