Of poplar and aspen (Populus spp.)
Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sap- wood, or roughly squared: > Other: > Of poplar and aspen (Populus spp.)
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 4403.97.00
Poplar Logs Stripped of Bark
Rough-cut poplar logs from Populus species, stripped of bark but not further processed, used primarily for lumber production. Classified under HTS 4403.97.00 as wood in the rough specifically from poplar and aspen trees. These logs retain their natural shape with minimal squaring.
Aspen Rough Squared Timber
Populus tremula aspen wood roughly squared on at least two faces, still in rough state without planing or further finishing. Fits HTS 4403.97.00 due to its origin from aspen (Populus spp.) and minimal processing beyond rough squaring. Commonly used for pulpwood or basic construction.
Poplar Firewood Rounds
Unsplit poplar logs cut to short lengths, stripped of sapwood, intended for firewood but imported in rough form. HTS 4403.97.00 applies as rough wood from Populus spp., not yet processed into fuel wood. Popular for seasonal heating in rural areas.
Aspen Pulpwood Bolts
Short-length aspen bolts from Populus tremuloides, roughly topped and limbed but not debarked, destined for pulp mills. Classified in HTS 4403.97.00 for its rough state and Populus spp. origin. Essential raw material for paper production.
Hybrid Poplar Rough Logs
Logs from hybrid Populus deltoides x nigra varieties, in the rough with bark partially stripped, for biomass or lumber. HTS 4403.97.00 covers all Populus spp., including hybrids, in unprocessed rough form. Grown rapidly for sustainable forestry.
Poplar Debarked Flitches
Wide, flat Populus logs debarked and roughly squared on two sides for sawmill flitching. Remains under HTS 4403.97.00 as it hasn't undergone sawing to thickness. Used in high-quality lumber production.
Aspen Fence Posts Rough Cut
Roughly hewn aspen posts from Populus grandidentata, stripped of sapwood for fencing applications. HTS 4403.97.00 due to rough state and specific Populus origin. Durable for agricultural fencing.
Populus nigra Rough Cants
Black poplar (Populus nigra) cants roughly squared for further sawing into boards. Classified HTS 4403.97.00 as Populus spp. wood in the rough, not kiln-dried or surfaced. Valued for lightweight furniture.
Trembling Aspen Del logs
Delimbered trembling aspen (Populus tremuloides) logs in rough form, sapwood removed, for export to mills. HTS 4403.97.00 for its unprocessed Populus nature. Key for oriented strand board production.