Paper Birch Debarked Pulpwood from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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)