Rough Beech Logs from Germany
American beech (Fagus grandifolia) logs skidded from forest, ends squared crudely, full bark and sapwood cylinder. Under HTS 4403.99.0195 for other wood in the rough, nonconiferous species. Used in turnery, flooring, and steam-bending applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Mark with non-permanent paint for traceability; permanent marks could imply processing
• Monitor beech bark disease incidence in origin country for quarantine holds
• Value conservatively; figured beech commands premiums best realized post-sawing