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Birch Surveyor's Stakes

Nonconiferous birch wood stakes, pointed and roughly shaped for land surveying markers. HTS 4404.20.0080 applies as nonconiferous stakes not further worked or sawn.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4421Lower: 15.8% vs 37.5%

If with painted graduations

Graduated or marked stakes are considered worked articles under 4421.

4407Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If cut to standard lumber lengths

Thickness over 6mm and sawn lengths shift to sawn wood classifications.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Mark lengths clearly for customs valuation; ensure no paint or markings that imply working; group with similar ag/land use imports

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