Baltic Birch Plywood Core Sheets from China
Sawn and planed birch lumber from European Betula pendula and Betula pubescens species, sliced to thicknesses exceeding 6 mm, primarily used as core material in plywood manufacturing. This falls under HTS 4407.96.0013 due to its specific birch species origin and sawn/planed processing without further assembly. Known for uniform grain and stability in industrial applications.
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 certification via FSC or PEFC labels to confirm European birch origin; ensure thickness measurements exceed 6mm with precise documentation; avoid misclassification as finished plywood under 4412