Quaking Aspen Pulpwood Bundles from Germany
Bundled rough bolts of quaking aspen from North American forests, standardized at 4-inch top diameter for efficient pulpwood transport and processing. Primarily used for high-brightness printing papers. HTS 4403.97.0022 covers aspen as Populus pulpwood.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Secure bundle counts and individual log measurements in entry docs for weight verification
• Apply USDA APHIS permits if from quarantined areas to address emerald ash borer proximity risks
• Avoid mixing species in loads; pure Populus maintains correct subheading classification