White Oak Rough Sawn Flitch Quercus Alba from Germany
Roughly squared blocks of American white oak (Quercus alba) from Appalachian forests, minimal sapwood removal for furniture stock. Fits HTS 4403.91.0040 as other oak wood in rough state, prior to kiln drying or planing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Specify Quercus alba variety and rough dimensions in commercial invoice to match 'other oak' statistical suffix
• Arrange methyl bromide fumigation if from regulated areas to prevent oak wilt fungus introduction
• Document moisture content <19% to avoid reclassification as wet wood requiring special handling