Rough Ash Lumber for Furniture

Unplaned ash wood (Fraxinus spp.) logs that have been roughly squared, retaining bark in some areas and natural sapwood edges. Classified under HTS 4403.99.0140 as rough wood of ash species, not further processed beyond basic squaring for furniture manufacturing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4407.99.02Same rate: 35%

If sawn or chipped lengthwise, thickness exceeding 6mm

Roughly squared wood advanced to sawn lumber moves to coniferous/non-coniferous sawn wood headings.

4401.21.00.00Same rate: 35%

If in chips, sawdust, or waste form from processing

Wood waste and scrap from ash processing falls under fuel wood, wood waste chapter.

4418Lower: 13.2% vs 35%

If assembled into finished builders' joinery like doors

Advanced manufacture into joinery or carpentry excludes from rough wood, shifts to finished wood products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify species certification as Fraxinus spp. with phytosanitary certificates to meet ISPM 15 standards

Ensure rough state (not planed/sawn >118mm thick) to avoid reclassification to Chapter 44 headings 4407+

Declare exact moisture content; over 20% may trigger additional fumigation requirements