Rough Beech Logs from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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