Paper Birch Debarked Pulpwood from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label bundles clearly with birch species and pulpwood designation to aid customs inspection
• Prepare for volume-based duty calculations using solid wood measure (cubic meters)