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Premium Beech Flitch Logs

High quality Fagus beech flitch logs selected for figure, smallest cross-section 15+ cm, rough sawn. HTS 4403.93.01.00 for this premium rough wood prior to veneering. Sought after for architectural paneling.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4408.90.01Same rate: 37.5%

If sliced into veneers

Veneer sheets regardless of thickness classified under heading 4408.

4407.29.02Lower: 25% vs 37.5%

If quarter-sawn boards

Quarter-sawn into boards over 6mm becomes coniferous/non-coniferous lumber.

4403Same rate: 37.5%

If oak flitch quality

Premium oak flitches classified under oak-specific rough wood subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Band flitches in sequence numbering to maintain book-matching potential

• Use moisture meters on arrival; target 10-12% for veneering preparation

• Photograph log ends for defect mapping before sawing decisions

Related Products under HTS 4403.93.01.00

Beech Timber Logs for Furniture

Rough-cut beech (Fagus spp.) logs with smallest cross-sectional dimension over 15 cm, stripped of bark but not further processed. Classified under HTS 4403.93.01.00 as wood in the rough from beech species meeting the size requirement. Used primarily for high-end furniture manufacturing.

European Beech Round Logs

Unprocessed Fagus sylvatica logs from Europe, bark removed, smallest cross-section exceeding 15 cm. Fits HTS 4403.93.01.00 for rough beech wood not squared or further milled. Commonly exported for cabinetry and flooring production.

Beech Firewood Blocks Rough

Large rough beech blocks (Fagus spp.) for splitting into firewood, minimum 15 cm cross-section, untreated. HTS 4403.93.01.00 applies to this unprocessed wood in the rough state. Popular for residential and commercial firewood production.

Industrial Beech Cants 15cm+

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.

Beech Pulpwood Logs Large

Large diameter beech (Fagus spp.) logs for pulp and paper production, cross-section over 15 cm, bark stripped. HTS 4403.93.01.00 covers this rough state wood. Sourced from managed European forests.

Fagus Beech Construction Timbers

Rough Fagus beech timbers for structural use, minimum 15 cm cross-section, sapwood removed. Precisely matches HTS 4403.93.01.00 criteria for large-dimension beech rough wood. Suitable for beam production.