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U.S. imports of birch wood, sawn or chipped lengthwise, over 6 mm thick (HS 440796) totaled $1.4M in April 2026, traded with 10 countries.
Importers of Birch Wood, Sawn or Chipped Lengthwise, Over 6 mm Thick paid $27K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $267K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Birch Wood, Sawn or Chipped Lengthwise, Over 6 mm Thick imports of $1.4M in April 2026 ran 13% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.6M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSawn birch lumber over 6 mm thick is widely used in furniture components, interior millwork, and as a substrate for engineered wood products. The US tariff schedule is unusually granular here, with separate 10-digit lines for North American birch (4407960011), European birch (4407960013), and other origins (4407960019), reflecting meaningful specification differences between the two commercial groups. Canada leads supply for North American birch, while Latvia is the primary European source — Baltic birch is particularly prized for its fine, consistent grain in furniture and plywood face applications.
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The distinction reflects commercial and species differences: North American birch (primarily Betula papyrifera and B. alleghaniensis) and European birch (primarily Betula pendula and B. pubescens) have different grain characteristics and are used in somewhat different applications. The separate lines allow CBP to track trade flows and apply any future trade-remedy measures on a more targeted basis.
Baltic birch supply has faced periodic disruption due to export restrictions and sanctions affecting Russian and Belarusian timber that transits or is processed in the region. Importers should conduct thorough due-diligence on chain-of-custody documentation to confirm that wood originates from legally harvested sources in the declared country, consistent with Lacey Act requirements.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4407960019 | BIRCH WOOD, SAWN LENGTHWISE, GT 6MM THICK, NESOI | $654K | 35.01% | $911 |
| 4407960011 | N. AMER. BIRCH WOOD, SAWN LENGTHWISE, GT 6MM THICK | $463K | -- | -- |
| 4407960013 | EUROPEAN BIRCH WOOD, SAWN LENGTHWISE, GT 6MM THICK | $265K | 10.00% | $26K |
BIRCH WOOD, SAWN LENGTHWISE, GT 6MM THICK, NESOI
N. AMER. BIRCH WOOD, SAWN LENGTHWISE, GT 6MM THICK
EUROPEAN BIRCH WOOD, SAWN LENGTHWISE, GT 6MM THICK
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4407960000 | BIRCH, SAWN LENGTHWISE, GT 6MM THICK | $69K |
BIRCH, SAWN LENGTHWISE, GT 6MM THICK
253 m3
MIX SPF WOOD SAWN/CHIP LENGTHW,SLICED/PEEL,GT 6MM
HS 440713
OTHER ARTICLES OF WOOD, NESOI
HS 442199
ORIENTED STRAND BOARD (OSB), OF WOOD
HS 441012
PLYWD/ETC,NES,GT-1 OUT PLY NONCNF SPECES IN SUBHD
HS 441233
BUILDERS' JOINERY AND CARPENTRY OF WOOD, NESOI
HS 441899
OTHER CONIF WOOD, SAWN/CHIPED LENTGW, THKNS GT 6MM
HS 440719
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $365K | $14K | -$352K |
| Massachusetts | $143K | -- | -$143K |
| Maine | $134K | $6K | -$128K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHAMPLAIN-ROUSES POINT, NY | $334K | $10K | -$324K |
| DERBY LINE, VT | $191K | -- | -$191K |
| DETROIT, MI | $110K | -- | -$110K |