Birch Veneer Production Logs 16cm Cross-Section

Rough birch logs (Betula spp.) with 16 cm minimum cross-section, prepared for rotary peeling into veneer sheets. Fits HTS 4403.95.01.30 as other birch rough wood exceeding 15 cm, not yet sawn 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.

4408.90.01Same rate: 35%

If processed into veneer sheets exceeding 6mm thickness

Rough logs become 'veneer' under 4408 once peeled/sliced, shifting from 4403 rough wood entirely.

4401.32.00Same rate: 35%

If agglomerated into large briquettes

Birch sawdust/chips compressed into >25mm briquettes qualify under 4401.32 subheading note specs.

4403.12.00Same rate: 35%

If of pine (Pinus spp.) rather than birch

Rough pine wood uses coniferous subheadings like 4403.12, with potentially lower duties than birch hardwoods.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide end-use statements if importing for veneer; customs may scrutinize for re-export processing drawbacks

Ensure no sapwood residue, as incomplete stripping could trigger pest inspections

Document moisture content under 20% to avoid 'wet wood' fumigation requirements

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Unprocessed birch (Betula spp.) logs with a minimum cross-sectional dimension of 20 cm, stripped of bark but left in the rough state for further processing into lumber. These fall under HTS 4403.95.01.30 as 'other' birch wood in the rough exceeding 15 cm cross-section, distinct from squared or treated wood.

Birch Firewood Rounds 18cm Diameter

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Large birch (Betula spp.) timbers debarked with 25 cm cross-sectional dimension, in rough form for structural building applications. HTS 4403.95.01.30 applies to these 'other' unsquared birch logs over 15 cm, prior to milling into finished lumber.

Industrial Birch Pulpwood Rounds 22cm Diameter

Rough birch pulpwood rounds from Betula spp., 22 cm cross-section, debarked for pulping into paper products. HTS 4403.95.01.30 covers these as other large-dimension birch in the rough state.

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Birch Turnery Stock Rounds 17cm Diameter

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