Poplar Debarked Flitches from Japan
Wide, flat Populus logs debarked and roughly squared on two sides for sawmill flitching. Remains under HTS 4403.97.00 as it hasn't undergone sawing to thickness. Used in high-quality lumber production.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label as 'roughly squared only' to avoid lumber duties; obtain fumigation cert for debarked wood; measure squaring precisely per HTS definitions