4407.96.00.11/River Birch Sliced Lumber (Betula nigra)/Japan

River Birch Sliced Lumber (Betula nigra) from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Document chain-of-custody from US/Canadian forests; avoid over-sanding that mimics veneer; prepare for APHIS inspection on live wood risks