Pulpwood
Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sap- wood, or roughly squared: > Other: > Of birch (Betula spp.), other > Pulpwood
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 4403.96.01.23
White Birch Pulpwood Logs
Rough-cut logs from white birch (Betula papyrifera) trees, stripped of bark and roughly squared, specifically harvested and prepared for pulp production in paper mills. These fall under HTS 4403.96.0123 as pulpwood of birch species, meeting the criteria for wood in the rough destined for pulping processes. Dimensions typically 4-8 feet long with diameters of 6-12 inches.
Yellow Birch Pulpwood Rounds
Unprocessed rounds from yellow birch (Betula alleghaniensis), bark partially removed and minimally squared for transport, graded specifically for pulpwood use in pulp and paper industry. Classified under HTS 4403.96.0123 due to birch species and rough state intended for chipping into pulp. Typical length 5-10 feet, diameter 5-10 inches.
Grey Birch Pulpwood Billets
Short billets of grey birch (Betula populifolia) in rough form, stripped of bark and sapwood, destined exclusively for pulp production. Falls precisely under HTS 4403.96.0123 for birch pulpwood in the rough. Billets measure 3-5 feet long, 4-8 inch diameters.
Sweet Birch Rough Pulpwood
Roughly squared logs from sweet birch (Betula lenta), bark removed, prepared as pulpwood for paper manufacturing. Classified in HTS 4403.96.0123 as other birch pulpwood in the rough state. Typical shipment in 6-12 foot lengths.
Paper Birch Debarked Pulpwood
Debarked and roughly squared pulpwood logs from paper birch (Betula papyrifera), harvested from North American forests for pulp mill feedstock. Meets HTS 4403.96.0123 as rough birch pulpwood, not further processed beyond sapwood removal. Standard specs: 40-80 inch lengths, 6-14 inch butts.