Of poplar and aspen (Populus spp.)
Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6 mm: > Other: > Of poplar and aspen (Populus spp.)
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 4407.97.00
Poplar Sawn Lumber 1x6 Boards
Sawn lengthwise poplar lumber boards measuring 1 inch thick by 6 inches wide, exceeding 6 mm thickness, planed on all four sides for smooth finish. Classified under HTS 4407.97.00 as sawn or chipped wood of poplar (Populus spp.) species, not further manufactured. Ideal for furniture framing and cabinetry construction.
Aspen Planed Edge-Glued Panels
Populus tremula aspen wood panels edge-glued and end-jointed, sanded smooth, thickness 19 mm for tabletop blanks. Meets HTS 4407.97.00 as sawn/peeled poplar/aspen wood exceeding 6 mm, end-jointed permitted. Used in crafting butcher blocks and cutting boards.
Poplar Sliced Flitch for Guitar Backs
Quarter-sawn poplar flitch sliced lengthwise into 8 mm thick sheets, sanded for musical instrument backs. HTS 4407.97.00 covers sliced poplar wood exceeding 6 mm thickness, whether planed/sanded. Lightweight tonewood prized for acoustic guitar construction.
Aspen Sawn Drawer Sides 12 mm Thick
Kiln-dried aspen (Populus tremula) sawn to 12 mm x 100 mm x 500 mm for furniture drawer sides, planed smooth. Fits HTS 4407.97.00 as sawn poplar/aspen lumber exceeding 6 mm, end-jointed optional. Dimensionally stable for cabinet hardware applications.
Poplar End-Jointed Studs 2x4
Finger-jointed poplar 2x4 studs, 38 mm x 89 mm x 8 ft, sanded for interior framing. HTS 4407.97.00 includes end-jointed sawn poplar wood over 6 mm thickness. Structural grade for non-load-bearing residential construction.
Hybrid Poplar Sawn Planks for Picture Frames
Fast-growth hybrid poplar (Populus deltoides x nigra) sawn planks 16 mm thick, planed for moulding stock. Classifies HTS 4407.97.00 as sawn/chipped poplar species wood exceeding 6 mm. Paint-grade lumber accepts finishes well for frame production.
Aspen Sliced Tabletop Blanks
Quartersawn aspen sliced into 20 mm thick matched panels for round tabletop blanks, sanded. HTS 4407.97.00 for sliced/peeled aspen (Populus tremula) exceeding 6 mm thickness. Bookmatched grain pattern enhances dining furniture aesthetics.
Poplar Kiln-Dried Framing Lumber
KD19% poplar sawn lumber in 2x6, 2x8 random widths for stud framing, planed two edges. HTS 4407.97.00 covers planed sawn poplar wood exceeding 6 mm thickness. Surfaced four sides availability for premium appearance grades.
Aspen Sawn Stair Treads
Populus grandidentata aspen sawn to 38 mm thick x 250 mm wide stair tread blanks, sanded. Classifies HTS 4407.97.00 as sawn aspen lumber exceeding 6 mm, planed permitted. Uniform color ideal for painted interior staircases.
Hybrid Poplar S4S Lumber
Surfaced four sides (S4S) hybrid poplar boards 4/4 thickness (25 mm), random widths 4-8 inches. HTS 4407.97.00 for planed/sanded sawn poplar exceeding 6 mm. Cabinet grade with minimal sapwood for custom woodworking.