Rough Sugar Maple Logs
Unprocessed sugar maple (Acer saccharum) logs in rough form, stripped of bark, sourced from North American forests. Falls under HTS 4403.99.0160 for rough maple wood (Acer spp.), prior to sawing or further processing. Commonly used for fine furniture and flooring production.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sawn or chipped lengthwise, thickness over 6mm
Sawn wood exceeding veneer thickness limits shifts to heading 4407 from rough state.
If in chips, sawdust, or wood waste form
Wood waste and scrap from maple processing classified under 4401, not rough logs.
If plywood made from these maple veneers
Plywood with maple face veneers falls under 4412 when assembled as panels.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain ISPM 15 heat treatment certification for logs to meet US quarantine requirements
• Document moisture content under 20% if dried; otherwise may reclassify as 4403 sawn wood
• Avoid contamination with non-maple species—DNA testing may be required for disputes
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