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Rough Beech Poles for Construction

Naturally rounded beech (Fagus spp.) poles, stripped of bark but unsawn, for rustic construction fencing. HTS 4403.94.01.00 for other rough beech wood in pole form, not squared or machined.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

4418Lower: 13.2% vs 35%

If made into wooden posts and stakes

Further worked poles and stakes go to 4418 worked wood articles.

4403.41.00.00Same rate: 35%

If rough acajou or mahogany poles

Tropical wood species have separate rough wood subheadings.

7308.90.95.90Same rate: 35%

If fitted with metal ends for structural use

Composite metal-wood structures classify in Chapter 73 iron/steel.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Measure diameters to confirm not over-squared; treat ends if for outdoor use but declare pre-treatment; avoid metal banding that implies assembly

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Rough Beech Firewood Logs

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.

Rough Squared Beech Timber

Beech wood (Fagus spp.) roughly squared into timber blocks, with bark removed but retaining natural rough surfaces for further processing. Falls under HTS 4403.94.01.00 as 'other' non-coniferous rough wood of beech, prior to planing or sawing.

Beech Wood Rounds for Tool Handles

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.

Unstripped Beech Logs for Furniture Blanks

Natural beech (Fagus spp.) logs with partial bark intact, in rough unsquared form for producing furniture blanks. Classified in HTS 4403.94.01.00 as other beech wood in the rough, allowing sapwood presence per heading description.

Rough Beech Billets for Steam Bending

Short, roughly squared billets of beech wood (Fagus spp.), bark-free for steam bending in chair manufacturing. HTS 4403.94.01.00 applies to these as other rough beech wood not yet bent or machined.

Beech Wood Stumps in the Rough

Rough beech (Fagus spp.) stumps and roots, minimally processed with bark partially on, for specialty woodworking. Under HTS 4403.94.01.00 as other beech rough wood, including woody material per chapter note.