Rough Birch Wood Rounds for Crafts

Natural birch (Betula spp.) rounds in rough form, bark partially stripped, for artisan craft blanks or turning stock. Qualifies under HTS 4403.96.0130 as other rough birch not squared extensively.

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.

4419Lower: 13.2% vs 35%

If turned into finished craft items

Rough birch turned/lathed into tableware or kitchenware moves to Chapter 44 finished wood articles.

4403.97.00Same rate: 35%

If eucalyptus

Rough eucalyptus (temperate equivalent) classified under 4403.97.0130.

4421.99.30.00Lower: 28.2% vs 35%

If sold as retail craft blanks set

Rough wood blanks packaged for retail sale as craft kits shift to 4421.99 other wood articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Small sizes may trigger 'retail set' scrutiny; ship bulk to avoid higher consumer goods duties

Provide end-use letters for crafts to distinguish from industrial timber

Test moisture content; over-dried rough wood risks reclass as partially processed