End-Jointed Birch Lumber FAS Grade from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide NHLA grading certificates; FAS claims require defect documentation
• End-jointing limited to length; width gluing may classify as engineered wood 4418