Rough Birch Lumber for Furniture from Germany
Unplaned birch wood (Betula spp.) logs that have been roughly squared but not further processed, sourced from sustainable forests. This falls under HTS 4403.96.01 as 'other' birch wood in the rough, not stripped to sapwood or kiln-dried. Commonly used as raw material for high-end furniture manufacturing.
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
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates confirming no bark or sapwood residue to meet ISPM 15 standards
• Verify species documentation as Betula spp. to avoid reclassification to other coniferous codes
• Declare rough state accurately; planed edges may shift to HTS 4407 headings