Beech Pallet Stock Rough Large from China
Rough cut beech (Fagus spp.) blocks over 15 cm for pallet and crate manufacturing, untreated. Classifies under HTS 4403.93.01.00 meeting large cross-section beech wood criteria. Economical alternative to oak pallet stock.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%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)
Import Tips
• Pallet stock must meet specific density minimums (0.55 g/cm³) for structural use
• Pre-mark for heat treatment capacity post-import per ISPM 15 standards
• Sort by heartwood/sapwood ratio; sapwood limits durability