Birch Round Poles from Japan
Debarked round birch poles from Betula spp., minimum 15 cm diameter cross-section, for general utility and support uses. Classified in HTS 4403.95.01.27 for rough birch poles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Specify 'round rough' in invoices; machined rounds may classify elsewhere
• Calibrate cross-section at thinnest point for customs verification
• Include origin traceability for sustainable birch sourcing claims