Birch Sawn Lumber Select Grade from Japan
Select grade sawn birch lumber, sliced lengthwise, sanded, >6mm thick from Betula pubescens. Fits 'other' HTS 4407.96.0019 as not qualifying for square lumber subheading. For musical instrument bodies.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Select grade requires clear face documentation; knots disqualify
• Acoustic properties? Still lumber unless shaped (4421)
• EU-sourced birch common—check CITES if near protected zones