Birch Sawn Flitches in Rough Form from Germany
Rough birch flitches (Betula spp.) with minimum 15 cm cross-section, minimally squared for log stability during transport. HTS 4403.95.01 applies as these are wood in the rough, not yet finely sawn or planed.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document rough state with photos/measurements to avoid reclassification as sawn timber
• Check for bark/sapwood removal compliance per HTS heading description
• Use heat-treated markings for ISPM 15 to facilitate customs clearance