Of fir (Abies spp.) and spruce (Picea spp.), other
Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sap- wood, or roughly squared: > Other, coniferous: > Of fir (Abies spp.) and spruce (Picea spp.), other
Duty Rate (from China)
Softwood timber and lumber products provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 37 of 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)
Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 4403.24.01
Rough Fir Lumber for Construction
Unplaned fir wood (Abies spp.) in the rough state, stripped of bark but not squared, sourced from North American forests. Classified under HTS 4403.24.01 as 'other' coniferous wood of fir and spruce species that is not stripped of sapwood or roughly squared. Used primarily for framing in residential construction.
Unstripped Spruce Logs for Export
Rough spruce (Picea spp.) logs with bark intact and sapwood present, not squared, intended for overseas sawmills. Fits HTS 4403.24.01 as 'other' fir/spruce coniferous wood in the rough, excluding precisely measured or squared pieces. Common in Baltic timber trade.
Bark-Removed Fir Timbers
Fir (Abies spp.) timbers debarked but retaining sapwood, irregularly shaped and unsquared from mechanical processing. HTS 4403.24.01 covers this as 'other' coniferous rough wood of fir/spruce species. Ideal for rustic furniture blanks or further rough processing.
Rough Picea Spruce for Pallet Stock
Picea spruce wood in rough form, stripped of bark with sapwood, cut to approximate pallet dimensions but not squared. Under HTS 4403.24.01 as other fir/spruce coniferous rough wood. Primary use in manufacturing wooden pallets and crating.
Canadian Abies Fir Rough Blocks
Rough-cut Abies fir blocks from British Columbia, bark-free with full sapwood layer, irregular surfaces. HTS 4403.24.01 applies to these 'other' fir coniferous woods in rough state. Used for carving blanks and specialty millwork feedstock.
Spruce Rough Cant for Veneer
Picea spruce rough cants, debarked but sapwood-present, minimally processed for rotary veneer peeling. Classifies in HTS 4403.24.01 as other spruce coniferous rough wood, not meeting squared tolerances. Sourced for plywood veneer production.
Debarked Fir Rounds for Poles
Abies fir rounds stripped of bark, retaining sapwood and round profile, unsquared for utility pole blanks. HTS 4403.24.01 for other fir rough coniferous wood. Processed further into transmission poles.