4403.96.01 - Of birch (Betula spp.), other

This HTS classification, 4403.96.01, pertains to wood in the rough, specifically of birch (Betula spp.), that does not meet the criteria for having its smallest cross-sectional dimension be 15 cm or more. This means it encompasses birch timber that is either not squared or is roughly squared, and where the cross-section is less than 15 cm. It is intended for use in its natural, unworked state, stripped of bark or sapwood, or simply roughly squared for initial processing.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, it is important to note that 4403.96.01 is exclusively for birch wood. Sibling categories cover other specific wood species such as oak (4403.91.00), or specific dimensions of beech (4403.93.01.00, 4403.94.01.00), or different species like poplar and aspen (4403.97.00). The "other" designation within 4403.96.01 signifies birch wood that doesn't fall under the larger dimensioned categories for birch (like 4403.95.01).

The subcategories for 4403.96.01 further refine the classification based on the intended use of this raw birch wood. These include "Pulpwood" (4403.96.01.23), which is wood specifically prepared for the production of paper pulp; "Poles, piles and posts" (4403.96.01.27), indicating timber intended for structural or foundational purposes; and a residual "Other" category (4403.96.01.30) for any remaining forms of raw birch wood that do not fit into the more specific end-use classifications.