Unprocessed Birch Cants for Veneer from Mexico

Roughly squared birch (Betula spp.) cants prepared as flitches for later slicing into thin veneers. Falls under HTS 4403.96.01 as other birch wood in the rough, prior to any peeling or drying. Used in plywood and panel production industries.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Declare intended veneer use but maintain rough state evidence like uneven surfaces

Ensure logs under 200cm length to fit container specs without additional bracing

Test for binder content; any agglomeration shifts to pellet subheadings