Birch Rough Timber for Flooring from Japan
Rough sawn birch (Betula spp.) timber beams squared for eventual flooring planks, retaining bark traces. HTS 4403.96.01 covers this as other unprocessed birch wood in the rough. Sourced for premium hardwood flooring manufacturers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Bundle with straps showing rough dimensions to prove non-planed status
• Include mill certificates tracing to birch forests for origin verification
• Avoid mixing species; pure Betula prevents shift to mixed wood codes