Birch Sawn Flitches in Rough Form from Japan
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 — 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
• 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