What it is
Fast-growing farm tree cut on short rotations. It supplies pulpwood to paper mills, poles for scaffolding and core veneer for plywood.
Pulpwood billetsPoles by length and girthPeeler logs for veneer
Where imports come from
- South Africa — US$ 16.19 million of imports under HS 440398 in 2025-26.
- Argentina — US$ 8.43 million of imports under HS 440398 in 2025-26.
- Uruguay — US$ 7.6 million of imports under HS 440398 in 2025-26.
Rules before you buy or sell
- Felling and moving timber needs a transit permit from the State Forest Department for notified species; rules differ by state.
Storage and handling
Debark and dry quickly; stack off the ground.
Businesses that use it
Wood Cutting (Sawing) Unit →Wooden Crate Making →Block Board and Flush Door Manufacturing →