Rough Birch Timber Logs 20cm x 20cm from Japan
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.
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
• Verify species certification as Betula spp. (birch) via phytosanitary certificates to meet 4403 requirements and avoid reclassification
• Measure and document smallest cross-sectional dimension (must exceed 15 cm) with photos/measurements to confirm HTS 4403.95.01.30 eligibility
• Ensure bark/sapwood removal complies with 'roughly squared' exclusions; excessive processing risks shifting to Chapter 44 sawn wood headings