End-Jointed Birch Lumber FAS Grade
First and Seconds (FAS) grade end-jointed birch lumber, sawn/planed, thickness >6mm from Betula pendula. HTS 4407.96.0019 covers this 'other' category for finger-jointed birch not square. Premium grade for high-end furniture making.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If laminated into blockboard with birch face
Laminated blockboard/panel with birch surface under 4412.94.
If from dark red meranti or laurel
Specific tropical hardwoods have separate 4407.95 subheading.
If made into wooden tools like mallets
Tools with birch working parts excluded from 4417 per chapter note.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide NHLA grading certificates; FAS claims require defect documentation
• End-jointing limited to length; width gluing may classify as engineered wood 4418
Related Products under HTS 4407.96.00.19
Sawn Birch Lumber 1x6
Kiln-dried sawn birch lumber measuring 1 inch thick by 6 inches wide, planed and sanded for smooth finish, thickness exceeding 6mm. Classified under HTS 4407.96.0019 as sawn or chipped lengthwise birch wood (Betula spp.), not further worked beyond planing/sanding. Used primarily for interior furniture and cabinetry.
Sanded Birch Planks 1x8
Sanded birch (Betula) planks 1 inch thick by 8 inches wide, sawn lengthwise, exceeding 6mm thickness. Under HTS 4407.96.0019 as 'other' birch wood, planed/sanded but not profiled. Commonly used for flooring underlayment and paneling.
Planed Birch S4S Boards
S4S (surfaced four sides) birch boards, sawn lengthwise, planed/sanded, >6mm thick from Betula spp. Classifies in HTS 4407.96.0019 as other birch lumber. Used for cabinet doors and drawer fronts.
Birch Sawn Lumber Select Grade
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.
Finger-Jointed Birch Studs
Finger-jointed birch studs for interior framing, sawn/planed >6mm thick, Betula spp. HTS 4407.96.0019 as other end-jointed birch lumber. Not square cross-section.
Planed Birch Boards 2x4
Planed and end-jointed birch boards in nominal 2x4 dimensions (actual 1.5x3.5 inches), thickness >6mm, sourced from Betula spp. Fits HTS 4407.96.0019 as 'other' sawn/planed birch lumber not square. Ideal for custom millwork and trim applications.