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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

4407.99.02Same rate: 35%

If from non-North American birch species

Excludes specific North American Betula varieties, falling under general 'other' birch sawn wood category.

4408.31.01.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If thickness ≤6 mm

Sawn wood ≤6 mm shifts to veneer/plywood sheet classifications regardless of species.

4412.31Lower: 18% vs 35%

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

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