Sanded Yellow Poplar Boards for Furniture
Select-grade yellow poplar boards, sawn lengthwise, sanded to 150-grit for furniture panel use, thickness 3/4-inch exceeding 6 mm. Classified in HTS 4407.97.00.72 for processed sawn yellow poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If other hardwood species like maple
Non-poplar hardwoods classify under the broader 4407.99 residual subheading.
If cellular wood panels assembled
Beadings and mouldings from assembled yellow poplar move to 4418.40.
If sliced into sheets ≤6 mm thick
Veneer sheets from yellow poplar, even planed, classify under Chapter 44 heading 4408.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide grading certificates (e.g
• NHLA rules) to support value declarations and avoid undervaluation penalties
• Ensure no chemical treatments beyond kiln-drying; treated wood may require EPA registration
• Measure end-to-end for length; short pieces under commercial consideration may shift to 4421
Related Products under HTS 4407.97.00.72
S4S Yellow Poplar Trim Boards 1x6x14
Surfaced four sides (S4S) yellow poplar trim boards, 1x6x14 feet, sanded for interior millwork. Thickness >6 mm sawn lengthwise qualifies for HTS 4407.97.00.72 as Liriodendron tulipifera.
Yellow Poplar Sawn Panels for Cabinetry
Book-matched sawn yellow poplar panels, planed and sanded, 3/4-inch thick by 48x96 inches for cabinet doors. HTS 4407.97.00.72 covers this processed sawn lumber from Liriodendron tulipifera.
Rough Sawn Yellow Poplar Beams 6x8x20
Heavy rough-sawn yellow poplar beams 6x8x20 feet for structural timber, chipped lengthwise with minimal planing. Exceeds 6 mm thickness for HTS 4407.97.00.72 Liriodendron tulipifera sawn wood.
Planed Yellow Poplar Shelf Boards 1x12x10
Planed yellow poplar shelf boards, 1-inch thick by 12 inches wide by 10 feet, sanded for retail shelving. HTS 4407.97.00.72 for sawn, processed Liriodendron tulipifera exceeding 6 mm.
Sawn Yellow Poplar Lumber 1x8x12
Kiln-dried yellow poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) boards sawn lengthwise to 1-inch thick by 8 inches wide by 12 feet long, planed and sanded for smooth finish. Thickness exceeds 6 mm, classified under HTS 4407.97.00.72 as sawn wood of yellow poplar, distinct from Populus poplar species.
Planed Yellow Poplar Planks 2x10x16
Rough-sawn yellow poplar planks planed on all four sides (S4S) measuring 2x10x16 feet, sanded for cabinet-grade finish. Meets HTS 4407.97.00.72 as lengthwise-sawn, thickness >6 mm poplar lumber from Liriodendron tulipifera.