4403.96.01.23/Paper Birch Debarked Pulpwood/Japan

Paper Birch Debarked Pulpwood from Japan

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 — 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%

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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)