Roughly Squared Oak Billets from Germany
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.
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 aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Measure squaring tolerances (typically <1/3 sawn) to defend against 4407 sawn wood claims by Customs
• Include mill certificates showing no chemical treatments that could classify as modified wood
• For large volumes, consider quota implications if origin is subject to softwood/hardwood restrictions