Eucalyptus Grandis Pulpwood Billets from China
Short billets from Eucalyptus grandis trees, roughly squared but retaining natural contours, 3-5 feet long for easy handling in pulp digesters. HTS 4403.98.0023 applies as pulpwood from eucalyptus species in the rough, optimized for kraft pulp production.
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
• Label shipments clearly as 'pulpwood only - not for sawmilling' to support correct HTS declaration
• Obtain origin certificates specifying Eucalyptus grandis to match subheading species requirement
• Watch for diameter variations; billets over 16 inches may be scrutinized as potential sawlogs