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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4407Lower: 10% vs 35%

If planed, sanded or finger-jointed

Any surface processing beyond rough squaring moves to other hardwood lumber categories.

4403.99.01Same rate: 35%

If identified as other hardwood species like oak

Botanical misidentification shifts from specific yellow poplar to general other wood in rough.

4412.31Lower: 18% vs 35%

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