Stripped Bark Birch Flitches from Germany
Birch (Betula spp.) flitches in rough state, sapwood removed and minimally squared for sawmill feed. HTS 4403.96.0130 covers this 'other' category of unprocessed rough birch wood.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include fumigation certificates; birch susceptible to pests, common rejection cause
• Label shipments clearly as 'rough, not sawn' to prevent erroneous 4407 classification
• For bulk imports, use volume measurements matching HTS rough wood valuation methods