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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from non-North American birch species
Excludes specific North American Betula varieties, falling under general 'other' birch sawn wood category.
If thickness ≤6 mm
Sawn wood ≤6 mm shifts to veneer/plywood sheet classifications regardless of species.
If further manufactured into plywood
Plywood panels from birch sheets move from raw lumber to finished panel products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species with botanical certification to confirm Betula alleghaniensis origin; obtain USFS import permit if required for Lacey Act compliance; ensure moisture content documentation under 19% to avoid kiln-drying reclassification
Related Products under HTS 4407.96.00.11
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.
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.
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.