Fir Pulpwood Billets from Canada
Rough fir wood billets, bark partially removed, cut to 3-5 feet lengths for pulpwood supply chains serving newsprint production. HTS 4403.99.0123 applies to this coniferous pulpwood not stripped completely nor squared. Woody materials per chapter note include such softwoods.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.76.0110%Softwood timber and lumber products provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 37 of this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly as 'pulpwood only - not for lumber' to prevent CBP disputes
• Moisture content testing required; over 20% may need special drying declarations
• Avoid mixing species in loads; pure fir easier to clear than S-P-F mixes per subheading notes