Fir Pulpwood Billets

Short, roughly squared Abies spp. fir wood sections from pulpwood operations, with bark removed and minimal sapwood, destined for chemical or mechanical pulping. Classified under HTS 4403.24.0104 as coniferous pulpwood in rough form, not suitable for lumber.

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.

4403.25.01Same rate: 35%

If from hemlock (Tsuga spp.) rather than true fir

Hemlock separates from Abies fir/spruce in coniferous rough wood subheadings.

4403Same rate: 35%

If sourced from other coniferous species like larch

Specific species grouping; non-fir/spruce conifers have distinct HTS suffixes.

4411.12Lower: 13.9% vs 35%

If fiberboard produced from this pulpwood domestically

Downstream medium density fiberboard from coniferous pulp falls under Chapter 44 heading 4411.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain origin certificates confirming Abies spp. fir species; measure diameters to ensure pulpwood specs (typically <15cm); declare exact moisture content to avoid reclassification as sawn timber