Industrial Beech Cants 15cm+ from China
Roughly squared beech cants (Fagus spp.) for industrial sawing, smallest cross-section 15 cm or greater. Classified HTS 4403.93.01.00 as wood in the rough, prior to extensive milling. Used in heavy construction timber production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Use caliper measurements for all four faces to confirm 15cm minimum dimension
• Provide chain-of-custody documentation for sustainably sourced beech
• Schedule CBP exam for first shipments to establish binding classification ruling