Beech Wood Rounds for Tool Handles from Germany
Rough beech (Fagus spp.) wood rounds, bark-stripped and minimally squared, destined for carving into tool handles. HTS 4403.94.01.00 covers this as 'other' beech wood in the rough state, before any turning or shaping.
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
• Label shipments clearly as rough wood to distinguish from worked articles; fumigate per USDA APHIS for emerald ash borer risks even on beech; track end-use declarations for potential reclassification