Rough Squared Birch Timber Blocks from Germany
Birch (Betula spp.) wood blocks roughly squared from logs, retaining natural rough surfaces for further furniture or lumber processing. Falls under HTS 4403.96.0130 as 'other' rough birch, stripped of bark but not machined or planed.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Measure cross-sections to prove 'roughly squared' (irregular edges allowed, but not precise milling which moves to 4407)
• Obtain Conifer-free certification if birch purity questioned, preventing mix-up with softwood headings
• Avoid bundling with sawn products; separate shipments prevent set classification pitfalls