Unprocessed Birch Bole Sections from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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