Poplar Kiln-Dried Framing Lumber from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
9903.88.0325%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)
Import Tips
• Kiln schedules must reach 56°C core temp for 30 min per ISPM 15; provide charts
• Grade per NHLA rules with defect scales; Select Structural commands 20% premium
• Pallet base treatment markings must face outward for CBP visual inspection