Debarked Yellow Poplar Rough Timber
Yellow poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) wood in the rough state, debarked and roughly squared for kiln drying preparation. Fits HTS 4403.97.0065 as other poplar/aspen wood specifically yellow poplar, not further manufactured.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If planed, sanded or finger-jointed
Any surface processing beyond rough squaring moves to other hardwood lumber categories.
If identified as other hardwood species like oak
Botanical misidentification shifts from specific yellow poplar to general other wood in rough.
If plywood made from these logs domestically
Manufactured into plywood panels changes classification entirely to Chapter 44 heading 4412.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include detailed invoices specifying dimensions and moisture content to distinguish from sawn lumber
• Obtain ISPM 15 certification if logs will be heat-treated during import processing
• Avoid bark residue exceeding 5% surface area to maintain 'stripped of bark' classification
Related Products under HTS 4403.97.00.65
Yellow Poplar Logs for Lumber Production
Rough-cut logs from Liriodendron tulipifera (yellow poplar) trees, stripped of bark but not further processed. Classified under HTS 4403.97.0065 as wood in the rough, specifically of yellow poplar species within the poplar and aspen category.
Yellow Poplar Stump Wood Rough Cut
Rough stump wood harvested from Liriodendron tulipifera trees, minimally processed with bark removed. Classified under 4403.97.0065 for its specific yellow poplar species within poplar/aspen rough wood.
Rough Sawn Yellow Poplar Flitch
Single-cut flitch boards from yellow poplar logs (Liriodendron tulipifera), retaining rough exterior surfaces. HTS 4403.97.0065 covers this as wood in the rough of specific yellow poplar species.
Yellow Poplar Firewood Logs
Short-length yellow poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) logs cut for firewood use, bark stripped but rough surfaced. Qualifies for HTS 4403.97.0065 as rough wood specifically of yellow poplar.
Unplaned Yellow Poplar Cant
Rough squared cants from Liriodendron tulipifera measuring approximately 6x8 inches, bark-free. HTS 4403.97.0065 classification for yellow poplar wood in the rough state.
Yellow Poplar Pulpwood Rounds
Delimed rounds of Liriodendron tulipifera cut to 4-foot lengths for pulp production. Falls under HTS 4403.97.0065 as rough wood of yellow poplar species.