U.S. exports of Poplar and Aspen Wood, Sawn or Chipped Lengthwise, Over 6 mm Thick (HS 440797) totaled $14.6M in August 2026.
Importers of Poplar and Aspen Wood, Sawn or Chipped Lengthwise, Over 6 mm Thick paid $21K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.77% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Poplar and Aspen Wood, Sawn or Chipped Lengthwise, Over 6 mm Thick imports of $2.8M in August 2026 ran 15% below the year-to-date monthly average of $3.3M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPoplar and aspen lumber over 6 mm thick serves as a cost-effective hardwood alternative in furniture frames, pallet components, and light construction, valued for its workability and light weight. The US schedule separates yellow poplar (4407970072) — a commercially distinct Appalachian species (Liriodendron tulipifera) — from other poplar, aspen, and cottonwood species (4407970079). Canada is the leading supplier, and China's presence in the top sources reflects processed or dimension-cut poplar components entering the US supply chain.
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258 import shipments a month
Yes. Line 4407970072 specifically covers yellow poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera), which is botanically distinct from true poplars (Populus spp.) despite the common name. It is denser and more dimensionally stable than most Populus species, commanding a price premium for furniture and millwork. Importers should ensure mill documentation uses the correct botanical name to support accurate classification.
Imports of wood products from China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers sourcing poplar or aspen lumber from China should confirm the current Section 301 status for the applicable HTS line with a licensed customs broker before contracting, as coverage and rates under Section 301 have been subject to ongoing review and modification.
Subheading 5 of 21 in heading 4407
Subheading 440797 · $14.6M of $202.9M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4407970079 | Poplar/Aspen/Cottonwood Sawn Lngthw Gt 6mm Thk Nes | $2.7M | 0.72% | 1.93% | $20K |
| 4407970072 | Yellow Poplar, Sawn Lengthwise, Gt 6mm Thick | $43K | 3.85% | 30.82% | $2K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4407970072 | Yellow Poplar, Sawn Lengthwise, Gt 6mm Thick | $10.1M |
| 4407970079 | Poplar/Aspen/Cottonwood Sawn Lngthw Gt 6mm Thk Nes | $4.5M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.8MYoY · free account
Exports
$14.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $36.5M of Poplar and Aspen Wood, Sawn or Chipped Lengthwise, Over 6 mm Thick and exported $159.4M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Vietnam and Mexico together take 47% of it.
customs district
origin
entry
rate provision · imports
97.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.77% of imports for consumption.