Birch Rough Cant Blocks from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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