Walnut Rough Sawn Flitches
Thin rough-sawn flitches from walnut logs, minimally processed beyond squaring. Fits HTS 4403.99.0170 for walnut wood in the rough, whether roughly squared. Essential for veneer production.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sliced into thin veneer sheets
Flitches sliced to ≤6mm veneer thickness classified under veneer heading 4408.
If from cherry (Prunus spp.)
Cherry rough wood has its own species-specific subheading in 4403.
If in wood chips
Rough processing into chips reclassifies to Chapter 44 wood residues.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Protect flitches from staining with wax ends; ensure Customs valuation reflects log vs veneer pricing; segregate by heartwood/sapwood content
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Black Walnut Logs
Rough-cut logs from Black Walnut (Juglans nigra) trees, typically stripped of bark but not further processed. Classified under HTS 4403.99.0170 as walnut wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared. Used primarily for high-end furniture and gunstocks.
Rough Squared Walnut Timber
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Walnut Sapwood-Free Rough Planks
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Juglans Nigra Bark-Stripped Logs
Freshly harvested Black Walnut (Juglans nigra) logs with bark stripped, in rough form for export. Precisely matches HTS 4403.99.0170 definition for walnut wood in the rough, stripped of bark. Sourced for specialty woodworking.
Rough Walnut Cant Stock
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Debarked English Walnut Rounds
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