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Birch Roundwood for Pulpwood

Unstripped or partially debarked birch roundwood (Betula spp.), diameter 15 cm minimum cross-section, destined for pulp mills. HTS 4403.95.01 covers this large-dimension birch in rough state.

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%

More Specific Codes

This product may fall under a more specific subheading:

Alternative Classifications

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

4703.21.00Lower: 25% vs 37.5%

If chemically processed into wood pulp

Pulping moves to Chapter 47 for chemical wood pulp.

4401.32.00Same rate: 37.5%

If turned into large briquettes

Compressed by-products over 25mm classify as briquettes.

4405.00.00Higher: 40.7% vs 37.5%

If split into hopper blocks

Split wood for fuel has dedicated heading 4405.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Phytosanitary certificates mandatory for roundwood to certify pest-free status

• Declare intended end-use as pulpwood to support rough classification

• Bundle securely; loose logs may trigger additional handling fees