Eastern Cottonwood Pulp Logs
Medium-diameter pulp logs from Populus deltoides, bark-removed and roughly topped for paper pulp mills. Fits HTS 4403.97.0067 as cottonwood in the rough, unprocessed form.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from eucalyptus mistaken for cottonwood
Eucalyptus rough wood has dedicated tropical hardwood subheading.
If fiberboard manufactured from it
Post-processing into medium density fiberboard shifts to Chapter 44 finished products.
If coniferous rather than deciduous
Rough wood from pine/fir uses coniferous specific gravity subheadings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain pulpwood grade certification to streamline valuation disputes
• Fumigate per ISPM 15; cottonwood prone to bark beetles requiring heat treatment proof
• Avoid mixing with pine logs in shipments to prevent species misidentification
Related Products under HTS 4403.97.00.67
Rough Poplar Logs from Black Poplar
Unprocessed logs from Populus nigra (black poplar), stripped of bark but not squared, used primarily for pulpwood production. Classified under HTS 4403.97.0067 as 'other poplar' wood in the rough state, specifically from Populus species excluding aspen.
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.
Cottonwood Rough Sawn Blocks
Roughly squared blocks from eastern cottonwood (Populus deltoides), minimally processed with chainsaw for furniture blanks. HTS 4403.97.0067 covers this as cottonwood in the rough state, prior to planing or fine sawing.
Hybrid Poplar Rough Logs
Unstripped bark logs from hybrid Populus nigra x maximowiczii cultivars, grown for biomass, in rough state. Classified as 'other poplar' under HTS 4403.97.0067 for Populus spp. wood not further processed.
Quaking Aspen Roundwood
Round, debarked stems from quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides), used for match splints, in untreated rough condition. HTS 4403.97.0067 specifically includes aspen rough wood.
Balsam Poplar Rough Timber
Rough-squared timber from balsam poplar (Populus balsamifera), harvested from northern stands for OSB production. Classified under HTS 4403.97.0067 as other poplar species in rough state.