Rough Yellow Poplar Turnery Blanks from Germany
Squared blanks from yellow poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) prepared for lathe turning into tool handles. HTS 4403.97.0065 as rough wood prior to turning operations.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Cut blanks slightly oversize to allow for turning material loss
• Mark grain direction on each blank for optimal tool handle strength
• Dry to 12-15% MC before turning to prevent warping