Rough Beech Firewood Logs from China
Unprocessed beech wood logs from Fagus species, roughly cut and stripped of bark but not squared, intended for firewood use. Classified under HTS 4403.94.01.00 as 'other' beech wood in the rough, not further processed beyond basic preparation. Meets chapter note including wood of woody nature in rough state.
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
• Verify species certification as Fagus spp. via botanical documentation to avoid misclassification; ensure no sapwood removal beyond rough stripping; declare moisture content if over 20% to prevent pest quarantine issues