Planed Birch S4S Boards from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• S4S must not include profiling; tongue/groove edges shift to 4418 joinery
• Test for formaldehyde—birch naturally low but treatments trigger chem regs
• Bundle securely; warping common in birch, document straightness