Rough Elm Cant Blocks

Rock elm (Ulmus thomasii) cant blocks roughly adzed on four faces but irregular, sapwood prominent, bark-free. Classifies HTS 4403.99.0195 as other rough wood, valued for bending properties in wagon parts. Threatened by Dutch elm disease imports.

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.

4407.99.02Same rate: 35%

If machine-squared cants >150mm sides

Precision-squared cants qualify as sawn nonconiferous wood under 4407.99.

4403.99.01Same rate: 35%

If heat-treated for export

Phytosanitary heat treatment moves to dedicated subheading .0194.

4415.20Lower: 20.7% vs 35%

If pallets assembled from these cants

Rough wood assembled into pallets classifies under 4415.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Strict APHIS inspection required; declare elm species explicitly for DED protocols

Limit cant dimensions to prove hand-tool roughing vs machine sawn

Insurance against total loss common due to disease culls

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