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Birch Rough Cant Blocks

Roughly hewn birch (Betula spp.) cant blocks from logs, sapwood stripped for structural timber production. HTS 4403.96.0130 for other non-squared rough birch wood.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

4407.22.00Lower: 25% vs 37.5%

If tropical rough sawn

Rough tropical wood (virola/mahogany) in similar cant form under 4407.22.

4403.91.00Same rate: 37.5%

If oak (Quercus spp.)

Rough oak temperate hardwood goes to 4403.91.0130.

4412.31Lower: 20.5% vs 37.5%

If plywood made from it

Rough birch sheets processed into birch plywood panels classified under 4412.31.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Use cubic meter declarations accurate to HTS rough wood; weight-based undervaluation common issue

β€’ Segregate from finished cants; any planing exceeds 'rough' and jumps to 4407 duties

β€’ Lacey Act declarations mandatory for US import to trace birch origin