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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from oak (Quercus spp.)
Oak sawn lumber falls under coniferous/non-poplar hardwoods in 4407.91, different species grouping.
If tropical hardwood like mahogany
Tropical wood species are classified separately from temperate poplars in 4407.29.
If further machined into profiled mouldings
Profiled or moulded wood products exceeding simple planing move to Chapter 44 heading 4418.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain species certification confirming Liriodendron tulipifera (yellow poplar) to distinguish from Populus spp. in 4407.97.01
• Ensure phytosanitary certificate per ISPM 15 for heat-treated or kiln-dried lumber to meet USDA APHIS import rules
• Verify thickness exceeds 6 mm post-planing; under 6 mm shifts to veneers in 4408
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.
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.
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).