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Large Birch Timber Blocks

Roughly squared birch wood blocks from Betula spp., each with smallest cross-section 15 cm or greater, suitable for furniture lumber. Classified in HTS 4403.95.01 due to rough state and birch species with specified large dimensions.

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

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Alternative Classifications

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

4412.31Lower: 20.5% vs 37.5%

If plywood made from these birch sheets

Processed into veneered panels or plywood shifts to 4412.

4408.31.01.00Lower: 25% vs 37.5%

If further machined into sheets for veneers

Dark red meranti or similar processing moves to veneer sheets (4408).

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure rough squaring doesn't exceed tolerances that would classify as 'sawn' under Chapter 44 notes

• Provide origin certificates to distinguish from smaller dimension birch under 4403.95.00

• Comply with fumigation rules for rough wood to prevent pest introduction