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Birch Dock Piling

Rough birch pilings (Betula spp.) exceeding 15 cm cross-section for marine dock and pier construction. These unprocessed poles qualify under HTS 4403.95.01.27 for birch poles, piles, and posts.

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.

4403.95.01Same rate: 37.5%

If of maple (Acer spp.)

Maple poles share the 4403.95 structure but have dedicated birch-maple suffixes.

4401.21.00Same rate: 37.5%

If coniferous and in rough, unworked form

Conifer rough wood for fuel or posts uses 4401.21 regardless of dimension.

4418Lower: 15.7% vs 37.5%

If assembled into posts and beams sets

Sets of poles and beams for builders' joinery classify under 4418.60.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document salt-water resistance treatments if applied, as they may alter classification

• Inspect for squaring precision; over-squared could be seen as lumber

• Comply with Coast Guard import rules for marine structural wood