Rough Red Oak Timber for Furniture Making

Unprocessed red oak timber blocks from Quercus rubra, bark-removed and roughly squared on two faces for stability during transport. Fits HTS 4403.91.0020 as rough wood of red oak, prior to kiln-drying or planing.

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.

4412.31Lower: 18% vs 35%

If density exceeds 0.5 g/cm³ and multilayer

Plywood from red oak sheets classified under heading 4412 based on lamination.

4408.31.01.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If planed, sanded, or finger-jointed

Surface-worked red oak veneer sheets fall under heading 4408.

4403.91.00Same rate: 35%

If of white oak instead

White oak (Quercus alba) has dedicated subheading within oak rough wood.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare exact moisture content; over 19% confirms 'in the rough' status

Use ISPM 15 compliant packaging to prevent quarantine issues with oak material

Document chain of custody to prove not stripped of sapwood beyond note allowances