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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