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
🇨🇳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.

4407.22.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If tropical rough sawn

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

4403.91.00Same rate: 35%

If oak (Quercus spp.)

Rough oak temperate hardwood goes to 4403.91.0130.

4412.31Lower: 18% vs 35%

If plywood made from it

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

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Import Tips & Compliance

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

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

Lacey Act declarations mandatory for US import to trace birch origin