River Birch Sliced Lumber (Betula nigra)
Sliced and peeled river birch lumber exceeding 6 mm thickness from Betula nigra, sanded for decorative paneling applications. HTS 4407.96.00.11 classification reflects North American birch species and processing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If ≤6 mm or veneer sheets
Thinner slices classified as veneer facing regardless of sawn origin.
If in chip form pre-sawn
Wood chips/pellet precursors fall under fuel wood fuel headings.
If laminated into blockboard
Laminated constructions from sawn sheets become specific panel products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document chain-of-custody from US/Canadian forests; avoid over-sanding that mimics veneer; prepare for APHIS inspection on live wood risks
Related Products under HTS 4407.96.00.11
Yellow Birch Lumber (Betula alleghaniensis)
Sawn yellow birch lumber from North American Betula alleghaniensis, planed and sanded to a thickness exceeding 6 mm, commonly used for high-end cabinetry and furniture. Classified under HTS 4407.96.00.11 due to its specific species origin and processing method of lengthwise sawing with surface finishing. Meets the criteria for coniferous/exotic hardwood sawn wood over 6 mm thickness.
Paper Birch Sawn Boards (Betula papyrifera)
Thickness-exceeding-6mm paper birch boards, sliced lengthwise and end-jointed for stability, sourced from North American Betula papyrifera. Ideal for flooring and millwork; HTS 4407.96.00.11 applies for its regional species specificity and sawn/planed processing.
Sweet Birch Planed Planks (Betula lenta)
Planed sweet birch planks over 6 mm thick from Betula lenta, North American origin, used in custom furniture and gunstocks. Falls under 4407.96.00.11 for sawn, sanded birch of specified regional species.
Mixed North American Birch FAS Lumber
First and Seconds (FAS) grade sawn lumber blending Betula alleghaniensis, papyrifera, lenta, and nigra species, planed to over 6 mm for cabinet grade. Specific HTS 4407.96.00.11 for documented North American birch mix.
Betula papyrifera End-Jointed Birch Panels
End-jointed panels from paper birch (Betula papyrifera), sawn lengthwise over 6 mm thick, sanded for wall paneling. HTS 4407.96.00.11 covers this North American species processing.
Yellow Birch S4S Lumber (Betula alleghaniensis)
S4S (surfaced four sides) yellow birch lumber over 6 mm from Betula alleghaniensis, for fine woodworking. Classified 4407.96.00.11 as North American sawn and machined birch.