Rough Birch Timber Poles for Flagstaffs

Tall, straight birch poles in rough state for flagpoles or masts, stripped of sapwood but unsquared. HTS 4403.96.0127 applies to these birch-derived poles and posts.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4403.96.01Same rate: 35%

If classified under poplar (Populus spp.)

Adjacent hardwood like poplar uses nearby statistical breakout.

4415.20.40.00Same rate: 35%

If pallet-sized and used for packing

Rough wood for pallets falls under Chapter 44 heading 4415.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide photos or measurements showing round, rough profile

Declare exact Betula species (e.g

paper birch) for subheading precision

Bundle securely but separately to avoid 'set' misclassification