White Birch Pulpwood Logs from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates confirming no pests or diseases, as birch pulpwood is subject to strict ISPM 15 regulations
• Verify species identification through botanical documentation to ensure classification under birch (Betula spp.)
• Avoid over-squaring logs, as excessively processed wood may shift to sawn lumber headings like 4407