Australian Eucalyptus Pulpwood Rounds from China
Eucalyptus delegatensis pulpwood rounds from Australian plantations, rough with partial bark, 5-7 inches diameter for export to U.S. pulp facilities. HTS 4403.98.0023 covers this as eucalyptus pulpwood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark.
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
• Secure Australian phytosanitary certificates specifying eucalyptus species and pulpwood use
• Avoid mixing with sawlogs in same container; CBP x-rays detect size discrepancies
• Calculate duties based on actual green weight, not dry volume, per CBP appraisal methods