Unprocessed Birch Bole Sections

Bole sections of birch (Betula spp.) trees in rough state, minimally debarked for pulpwood or log home use. Covered by HTS 4403.96.0130 as other rough birch.

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.

4703.21.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If chemically pulped

Birch wood reduced to chemical wood pulp shifts to Chapter 47.

4403.98.00Same rate: 35%

If acajou/red mahogany

Other tropical rough woods under 4403.98.0130.

4418Lower: 13.2% vs 35%

If made into blockboard

Rough birch assembled into coniferous-style blockboard panels under 4418.20.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Pulpwood imports need fiber content verification to prevent fuel wood confusion

Large diameters (>25cm) must document as rough to avoid briquette/pellet misclass

Chain of custody docs for sustainable birch sourcing per US regulations