Aspen Bolts for Pulpwood

Short-length aspen (Populus tremuloides) logs cut into bolts, roughly squared and debarked for pulp and particleboard feedstock. Falls under HTS 4403.97.0067 as aspen wood in the rough, not further processed.

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.

4403.97.00Same rate: 35%

If specifically from trembling aspen (Populus tremula)

Narrower subheading for European trembling aspen vs. general aspen/cottonwood.

4401.31.00.00Same rate: 35%

If converted to wood pellets via compression

Agglomerated by-products like sawdust from aspen fall under fuel pellet classification.

4405.00.00.00Higher: 38.2% vs 35%

If split into hop poles or pickets

Split or riven wood products from aspen shift to heading for split poles/pickets.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide harvest location proof; aspen from certain regions requires additional CITES-like documentation if mixed species

Measure cross-sections precisely—overly uniform squaring risks reclassification as 4407 sawn wood

Bundle securely to prevent shifting; loose bolts often flagged for inspection