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U.S. imports of beech wood in the rough, cross-section 15 cm or more (HS 440393) totaled $2K in April 2026, traded with 1 country.
Beech Wood in the Rough, Cross-Section 15 cm or More imports of $2K in April 2026 ran 300% above the year-to-date monthly average of $524.5.
Last updated: April 2026 dataDimensional threshold is the defining classification criterion here: beech logs and roughly squared timber qualify under this heading only when at least one cross-sectional dimension reaches 15 cm or more, distinguishing large-diameter sawlog-grade material from smaller-dimension stock. Germany is the sole recorded US supplier at this heading, reflecting Central Europe's dominance in beech timber production and the species' importance to the European furniture and flooring industries. Importers should measure and document cross-section dimensions carefully, as a single shipment may straddle the 15 cm boundary and require splitting between this heading (4403930100) and heading 440394.
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CBP applies the threshold to any cross-sectional dimension of the piece — meaning if either the width or thickness of a roughly squared piece is 15 cm or more, it falls under 440393. For round logs, the diameter at the small end is typically the reference measurement. Importers should document measurements at the time of loading to support classification.
Large-diameter beech is primarily sought by sawmills supplying the furniture, flooring, and interior joinery sectors, where wide, clear boards command a premium. Beech is also used in tool handles and steam-bent components. Because Germany is the primary source, supply can be affected by European forest health conditions, including bark beetle pressures that have periodically disrupted beech harvests.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4403930100 | BEECH ROUGH, NOT TREATED, CROSS SECTION GT=15CM | $2K | 15.01% | $315 |
BEECH ROUGH, NOT TREATED, CROSS SECTION GT=15CM
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4403930100 | BEECH ROUGH, NOT TREATED, CROSS SECTION GT=15CM | $0 |
BEECH ROUGH, NOT TREATED, CROSS SECTION GT=15CM
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
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| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $2K | -- | -$2K |
| Maine | -- | -- | -- |
| Unidentified | -- | -- | -- |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | $2K | -- | -$2K |
| JACKMAN, ME | -- | -- | -- |
| TROUT RIVER, NY | -- | -- | -- |