Rough Maple Stumps
Sugar maple (Acer saccharum) stumps harvested whole or sectioned, roughly squared ends, bark and sapwood fully present. Falls under HTS 4403.99.0195 as other nonconiferous rough wood, valued for curly figure in specialty markets. Source for figured lumber and instrument wood.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sawn lengthwise and planed
Processed maple lumber enters nonconiferous sawn wood >6mm in 4407.99.
If roots/stumps primarily for vegetable extracts (maple sugar)
Vegetable products like maple roots for sap extraction classify in Chapter 14.
If kiln-dried to specification
Heat treatment for phytosanitary purposes triggers the specific heat-treated subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Appraise based on defect percentage and figure potential; Customs may challenge high values for rough form
• Declare as 'stumps/roots' distinctly from logs to match statistical breakout
• Quarantine check for Asian longhorned beetle, prevalent in maple imports
Related Products under HTS 4403.99.01.95
Rough Sawn Black Walnut Logs
Logs from Juglans nigra (black walnut) trees, cut to length but left in the rough state without further squaring or planing, retaining bark on portions and natural irregularities. Classified under HTS 4403.99.0195 as 'other' wood in the rough, not stripped of bark or sapwood, and not of coniferous species or tropical hardwoods specified elsewhere. Intended for lumber production or specialty woodworking.
Rough Pecan Wood Rounds
Unprocessed rounds from pecan trees (Carya illinoinensis), debarked partially but roughly squared on two faces only, with sapwood intact. Fits HTS 4403.99.0195 as 'other' nonconiferous temperate hardwood in the rough, not meeting criteria for tropical or coniferous subheadings. Used in furniture making and cabinetry.
Rough Cherry Bark-On Logs
Black cherry (Prunus serotina) logs in rough form, partially stripped of bark but retaining sapwood layers, not squared beyond natural shape. Under HTS 4403.99.0195 as other wood in the rough, temperate deciduous species excluded from coniferous or tropical categories. Prized for high-end furniture and veneer.
Roughly Squared Oak Billets
White oak (Quercus alba) billets roughly hewn to rectangular cross-sections but irregular surfaces, sapwood present, bark removed selectively. Classifies in HTS 4403.99.0195 as other nonconiferous wood in the rough, not further processed. Common for barrel staves and construction timber.
Rough Aspen Poles
Quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides) poles cut from trunks, minimally squared at bases, bark intact on upper portions, sapwood heavy. HTS 4403.99.0195 covers as other wood in the rough, nonconiferous utility wood. Used for fencing, stakes, and pulpwood feedstock.
Rough Hickory Bolts
Shagbark hickory (Carya ovata) bolts cut to 4-foot lengths, hand-hewn to approximate squares, sapwood bands visible, bark patches. HTS 4403.99.0195 as other rough nonconiferous wood, strong fiber for tool handles and flooring. Traditional for ladder rungs.