Unplaned Western Red Alder Flitches

Rough flitches from western red alder trees, minimally squared for lathe processing into bowls or crafts. HTS 4403.99.0150 covers this as species-specific wood in the rough, valued for its fine grain in artisan applications.

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.

4403.99.01Same rate: 35%

If from Douglas fir instead

Western red cedar or fir species have dedicated rough wood subheadings.

4408.90.01Same rate: 35%

If shaped for veneer sheets

Rough blocks for veneer peeling classify under heading 4408.

4421.99.70Same rate: 35%

If further worked into dowels or turnings

Machined wood articles like dowels shift to heading 4421.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use arborist certification for species verification to support HTS declaration

Declare volume in cubic meters for accurate duty assessment on rough wood

Separate from kiln-dried stock to avoid mixing with finished lumber entries