Full description requirement for imported wood: detailed logs, measurements and measurement method required to support customs assessment. Bills of Entry for wood under tariff headings 4403 and 4407 must provide full descriptions including wood type, average cubic measure (Avg CFT), girth, length, number of logs/pieces and grade. Importers must produce supplier log lists/packing lists that state the measurement system and formula used for CBM calculation, and suppliers should individually number logs/pieces to allow correlation during cargo examination; importers bear the onus of correct declaration under the self assessment regime.
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Full description requirement for imported wood: detailed logs, measurements and measurement method required to support customs assessment.
Bills of Entry for wood under tariff headings 4403 and 4407 must provide full descriptions including wood type, average cubic measure (Avg CFT), girth, length, number of logs/pieces and grade. Importers must produce supplier log lists/packing lists that state the measurement system and formula used for CBM calculation, and suppliers should individually number logs/pieces to allow correlation during cargo examination; importers bear the onus of correct declaration under the self assessment regime.
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