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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4408.31.01.00Lower: 25% vs 37.5%

If thickness not exceeding 6 mm

Thinner sheets or boards fall under heading 4408 for veneer or similar laminated wood.

4407.29.02Lower: 25% vs 37.5%

If from tropical wood species

Heading 4407.29 covers sawn wood from tropical species, not temperate birch.

4412.31Lower: 20.5% vs 37.5%

If further manufactured into plywood

Plywood with birch face veneers classified under Chapter 44 heading 4412.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify species certification as Betula spp. (birch) via phytosanitary certificate to avoid reclassification

• Document kiln-drying treatment (ISPM 15 compliant) for wooden packaging materials used in shipment

• Measure thickness precisely; if ≤6mm, shifts to 4408; declare exact dimensions on entry