Fraser Fir Construction Logs
Fraser fir (Abies fraseri) logs in the rough, bark-stripped, 16 cm minimum diameter, intended for heavy timber construction. HTS 4403.23.0142 applies to these 'other fir; balsam' coniferous logs meeting the large cross-section criteria.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If other coniferous species not fir/spruce
Non-fir/spruce coniferous wood with 15cm+ dimension uses the general 'other coniferous' subheading.
If S-P-F mixed coniferous sawn wood
Mixed spruce-pine-fir lumber (sawn lengthwise) classifies under processed wood headings.
If shaped or turned into articles
Rough logs further fashioned into clothes pegs, toothpicks, or similar move to Chapter 44 articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use calibrated calipers for cross-section verification during customs inspection to avoid duty disputes
• Include mill certificates confirming no chemical treatment; treated wood may classify differently
• Label shipments clearly as 'rough fir logs' to prevent confusion with finished lumber
Related Products under HTS 4403.23.01.42
Balsam Fir Logs 20cm Diameter
Rough-cut balsam fir logs sourced from North American forests, with a minimum cross-sectional dimension exceeding 15 cm, stripped of bark but not further processed. These fall under HTS 4403.23.0142 as 'other fir; balsam' coniferous wood in the rough, suitable for sawmills or construction timber.
Noble Fir Timber Rough Squared
Roughly squared noble fir (Abies procera) timber beams from Pacific Northwest, minimum 18 cm cross-section, used for structural framing. Classified under HTS 4403.23.0142 as 'other fir' coniferous wood in the rough, not kiln-dried or planed.
Balsam Fir Export Timbers 22cm
Canadian balsam fir timbers in rough form, sapwood removed, 22 cm cross-section, for export to sawmills. Fits HTS 4403.23.0142 as large-dimension 'other fir; balsam' coniferous wood not yet squared finely.
Grand Fir Rough Sawn Logs
Grand fir (Abies grandis) logs, roughly squared with 15.5 cm minimum cross-section, bark-free for furniture-grade processing. HTS 4403.23.0142 covers these as 'other fir' in the rough state.
Subalpine Fir Timber 18cm
Subalpine fir (Abies lasiocarpa) timber logs, rough-cut, 18 cm cross-section, from Rocky Mountain regions for beam production. Qualifies under HTS 4403.23.0142 'other fir' coniferous rough wood.