Debarked Yellow Poplar Rough Timber from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%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)
Import Tips
• 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