Yellow Birch Lumber (Betula alleghaniensis) from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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