Chapter 4401 — Customs Tariff Headings

4401.2Wood in chips or particles:

4401.3Sawdust and wood waste and scrap agglomerated, in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms:

4401.4Sawdust and wood waste and scrap, not agglomerated:

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Products classified under Tariff item 44.01

Cedar Wood Fuel Logs

Aromatic cedar fuel logs, harvested from coniferous cedar trees, are intended primarily for combustion in fireplaces. Their classification under tariff item 4401.11.00 is based on their nature as coniferous fuel wood in log form, not processed for any other use.

Douglas Fir Firewood Bundles

Douglas fir firewood bundles consist of split logs from coniferous fir trees, prepared for use as fuel in campfires and outdoor heating. They fall under tariff item 4401.11.00 as coniferous fuel wood in log form, distinct from sawn timber.

Fagot Bundles of Pine Twigs

Fagot bundles of pine twigs are traditional bundles of coniferous pine twigs and small branches, used for kindling and small fires. They are included under tariff item 4401.11.00 as coniferous fuel wood in twig or faggot form.

Fir Branch Fuel Bundles

Fir branch fuel bundles are made from coniferous fir branches and twigs, intended for decorative and functional use in fireplaces. They qualify under tariff item 4401.11.00 as coniferous fuel wood in twig or similar form, not processed beyond cutting.

Hemlock Firewood Billets

Hemlock firewood billets are short pieces of coniferous hemlock wood, cut for efficient burning with low ash content. They are classified under tariff item 4401.11.00 as coniferous fuel wood in billet form, regardless of the specific species.

Larch Twig Faggots

Larch twig faggots are bundles of larch tree twigs, a coniferous species, used for quick-starting fires due to their resin content. They fall under tariff item 4401.11.00 as coniferous fuel wood in faggot form.

Pine Firewood Logs

Pine firewood logs are bundles of coniferous pine wood cut into 12-18 inch lengths for residential fireplaces and wood stoves. They are classified under tariff item 4401.11.00 as coniferous fuel wood in log form.

Spruce Billets for Fireplaces

Spruce billets for fireplaces are short cylindrical pieces of coniferous spruce wood, cut for efficient burning in stoves. They fall under tariff item 4401.11.00 as coniferous fuel wood in billet form.

Ash Firewood Billets

Split ash wood billets are a non-coniferous fuel wood, commonly used for their hot and long-lasting coals in blacksmith forges and home heating. As a hardwood in billet form, it falls under tariff item 4401.12.00, which covers non-coniferous fuel wood.

Birch Faggots for Outdoor Fires

Birch faggots are bundled twigs and small branches from deciduous birch trees, used as kindling for outdoor fires. As non-coniferous fuel wood in twig or faggot form, they are classified under tariff item 4401.12.00.

Cherry Wood Fire Logs

Cherry wood fire logs are kiln-dried hardwood logs used for aromatic burning in gourmet fireplaces and pizza ovens. As non-coniferous fuel wood in log form, they are classified under tariff item 4401.12.00.

Hickory Fuel Wood Twigs

Hickory fuel wood twigs are loose or bundled twigs valued for slow-burning properties in barbecues and smoking meats. As non-coniferous wood in twig form for fuel, they fall under tariff item 4401.12.00.

Maple Billets for Campfires

Maple billets for campfires are short, split maple wood pieces measuring 6-12 inches, bundled for easy transport. As non-coniferous fuel wood in billet form, they are classified under tariff item 4401.12.00.

Oak Firewood Logs

Oak firewood logs are seasoned oak wood cut into logs, typically 12-18 inches long, used for residential fireplaces and wood stoves. As non-coniferous fuel wood in log form, they fall under tariff item 4401.12.00.

Poplar Faggot Bundles

Poplar faggot bundles are compressed bundles of poplar twigs and small branches used for efficient kindling in wood stoves. As non-coniferous fuel wood in faggot form, they are classified under tariff item 4401.12.00.

Cedar Sawdust Fuel

Fine cedar sawdust from milling operations, used as aromatic biomass fuel in heating applications. It is a coniferous wood particle in its raw, un-agglomerated state, falling under the tariff item for coniferous wood in chips or particles.

Douglas Fir Shavings

Thin shavings from Douglas fir planer operations, used as feedstock for pellet mills or for direct combustion. These are coniferous wood particles in raw form, not yet agglomerated, and thus fall under this tariff item.

Fir Wood Particles

Mixed particle sizes from fir trees, including shavings and small chips, used in residential wood stoves and industrial furnaces. As coniferous wood in chips or particles, it matches the tariff item's scope for fuel-grade wood waste.

Larch Wood Chips

Chips from larch trees, valued for high BTU content in biofuel production. As coniferous wood particles, they precisely match the criteria for fuel-grade wood waste under this tariff item.

Mixed SPF Wood Chips

Chips from Spruce-Pine-Fir mixed coniferous stands where exact species proportions vary, used in commercial biomass facilities. The tariff item accommodates mixed coniferous particles for fuel, and the subheading note for S-P-F confirms this mixed sourcing is acceptable.

Pine Wood Chips

Roughly cut chips from pine trees, a coniferous species, used primarily as fuel in industrial boilers or biomass energy production. These are coniferous wood in chips form, falling directly under this tariff item.

Spruce Sawdust

Fine particles generated from sawmilling spruce logs, a coniferous softwood, commonly burned as biomass fuel. These are coniferous wood particles in raw form, falling under this tariff item.

Ash Wood Particles

Ash wood particles are loose, non-agglomerated wood fragments derived from processing non-coniferous ash trees. They are classified under tariff item 4401.22.00 as non-coniferous wood in chips or particles, suitable for biomass energy or landscaping applications.

Basswood Chips

Basswood chips are loose, non-coniferous wood particles from carving wood production, used for fuel or mulch. They fall under tariff item 4401.22.00 as non-coniferous wood in chips or particles, not agglomerated or further processed.

Birch Wood Shavings

Birch wood shavings are loose, non-agglomerated particles from non-coniferous birch processing in the furniture industry. They are classified under tariff item 4401.22.00 as non-coniferous wood in chips or particles, suitable for animal bedding or fuel.

Cherry Wood Chips

Cherry wood chips are loose, non-coniferous wood particles from lumber mills, used for garden mulch or heating fuel. They fall under tariff item 4401.22.00 as non-coniferous wood in chips or particles, not formed into logs or pellets.

Elm Wood Particles

Elm wood particles are loose, non-coniferous wood fragments from milling operations, used for fuel or composites. They are classified under tariff item 4401.22.00 as non-coniferous wood in chips or particles, not agglomerated.

Hackberry Sawdust

Hackberry sawdust is loose, non-coniferous wood waste from hackberry lumber production, used for specialty fuels. It falls under tariff item 4401.22.00 as non-coniferous wood in particles, not agglomerated or further processed.

Hickory Wood Sawdust

Hickory wood sawdust is loose, non-coniferous wood waste from hickory processing, used for smoking meats or as fuel pellet feedstock. It is classified under tariff item 4401.22.00 as non-coniferous wood particles, not agglomerated.

Locust Wood Sawdust

Locust wood sawdust is dense, loose, non-coniferous wood waste from black locust, used for slow-burning fuel. It falls under tariff item 4401.22.00 as non-coniferous wood particles, not agglomerated.

Mahogany Wood Chips

Mahogany wood chips are loose, non-coniferous wood particles from tropical hardwood processing, used for specialty fuels or dyes. They are classified under tariff item 4401.22.00 as non-coniferous wood in chips or particles, not agglomerated.

Maple Sawdust

Maple sawdust is fine, loose, non-coniferous wood particles from machining maple in furniture or flooring production. It falls under tariff item 4401.22.00 as non-coniferous wood particles, suitable for fuel, animal bedding, or other uses.

Oak Wood Chips

Oak wood chips are loose, non-coniferous wood particles from sawmill or woodworking operations. They are classified under tariff item 4401.22.00 as non-coniferous wood in chips or particles, not agglomerated into pellets or briquettes.

Poplar Sawdust

Poplar sawdust is loose, non-coniferous wood waste from poplar processing in furniture making, suitable for particleboard or fuel. It falls under tariff item 4401.22.00 as non-coniferous wood particles, not agglomerated.

Sycamore Wood Shavings

Sycamore wood shavings are loose, non-coniferous wood waste suitable for horse bedding or fuel. They are classified under tariff item 4401.22.00 as non-coniferous wood in chips or particles, not agglomerated.

Teak Wood Chips

Teak wood chips are loose, non-coniferous wood particles from decking production, valued for outdoor fuel or mulch. They fall under tariff item 4401.22.00 as non-coniferous wood in chips or particles, not agglomerated.

Walnut Wood Particles

Walnut wood particles are loose, non-coniferous wood fragments from walnut processing, used in BBQ smoking chips or biomass fuel. They are classified under tariff item 4401.22.00 as non-coniferous wood in chips or particles, not agglomerated.

Alder Wood Pellets

Alder wood pellets made from furniture-grade sawdust and cutter shavings, compressed into cylindrical form for use in BBQ pellet grills. They meet the subheading note 1 definition of wood pellets, with a diameter not exceeding 25 mm and length not exceeding 100 mm, and are agglomerated by compression without binders exceeding 3% by weight.

Birch Wood Pellets

Birch wood pellets produced from furniture industry shavings, compressed into fuel-grade cylinders for pellet grills and heaters. They qualify as wood pellets under subheading note 1, being agglomerated by compression from mechanical wood processing by-products, with dimensions within the specified limits.

Eucalyptus Wood Pellets

Eucalyptus wood pellets made from plantation processing waste, agglomerated by compression for use as biomass fuel. They meet the subheading note 1 definition of wood pellets, with cylindrical shape, diameter not exceeding 25 mm, and length not exceeding 100 mm, and are derived from mechanical wood processing by-products.

Hem-Fir Wood Pellets

Hem-fir wood pellets made from mixed Western hemlock and fir sawdust, compressed into standard fuel pellets for biomass markets. They qualify as wood pellets under subheading note 1, being agglomerated by compression from mechanical wood processing by-products, with dimensions within the specified limits.

Mixed Hardwood Pellets

Mixed hardwood pellets made from various deciduous sawmill waste, agglomerated for use as biomass fuel in industrial and residential heating systems. They meet the subheading note 1 definition of wood pellets, being compressed from by-products of mechanical wood processing, with cylindrical shape and dimensions within the specified limits.

Oak Wood Pellets

Oak wood pellets made from sawdust and cutter shavings of the furniture-making industry, compressed without binders exceeding 3% by weight. They qualify as wood pellets under subheading note 1, with a diameter under 25 mm and length under 100 mm, making them suitable for fuel applications.

Pine Wood Pellets

Pine wood pellets agglomerated by compression from mechanical wood processing by-products, meeting the exact specifications for wood pellets under subheading note 1. They are ideal for biomass heating boilers and eco-friendly fireplaces, with cylindrical shape and dimensions within the specified limits.

Spruce Wood Pellets

Spruce wood pellets produced from S-P-F mixed sawdust (spruce-pine-fir), agglomerated for stove fuel under tariff item 4401.31.00. They meet the subheading note 1 definition of wood pellets, with low moisture content for clean burning and minimal residue, and dimensions within the specified limits.

Alder Fireplace Briquettes

Alder fireplace briquettes are agglomerated wood waste from Pacific Northwest sawdust, compressed into polyhedral shapes for home heating. They meet the subheading 4401.32 definition with a minimum cross-sectional dimension greater than 25 mm and a binder content not exceeding 3% by weight.

Beech Wood Briquettes

Beech wood briquettes are cylindrical units made from European sawmill cutter shavings, compressed with less than 3% natural binder. With a minimum cross-sectional dimension greater than 25 mm, they qualify as wood briquettes under subheading 4401.32, designed for pizza ovens and grills.

Birch Heating Briquettes

Birch heating briquettes are cylindrical units from Scandinavian furniture waste, compressed without chemical binders. They have a cross-section greater than 25 mm, meeting the subheading 4401.32 definition, and are designed for long-burning wood stoves.

Fruitwood Mixed Briquettes

Fruitwood mixed briquettes blend apple, cherry, and pecan sawdust from orchard pruning waste, agglomerated into large polyhedral shapes. They meet subheading 4401.32 specifications with a cross-section greater than 25 mm, ideal for gourmet smoking.

Hickory Smoking Briquettes

Hickory smoking briquettes are cubiform units made from flavored sawdust with minimal compression binder, specifically for meat smoking. They comply with subheading 4401.32 as agglomerated wood waste with dimensions exceeding 25 mm, providing authentic barbecue flavor.

Industrial Spruce Briquettes

Industrial spruce briquettes are large cubiform units made from S-P-F sawmill waste, exceeding 25 mm dimensions with minimal binder. They are classified under subheading 4401.32 as agglomerated wood by-products for commercial boilers.

Mesquite BBQ Briquettes

Mesquite BBQ briquettes are cubiform units agglomerated from desert sawmill shavings with less than 3% binder. They exceed 25 mm dimensions per the subheading 4401.32 definition, delivering intense heat and flavor for grilling.

Mixed Hardwood Briquettes

Mixed hardwood briquettes are polyhedral units from oak and maple sawdust of furniture factories, agglomerated directly by compression. With cross-sections greater than 25 mm, they qualify as briquettes under subheading 4401.32, popular for outdoor fireplaces.

Oak Wood Briquettes

Oak wood briquettes are cylindrical units made from sawdust and shavings of the furniture-making industry, agglomerated by compression with less than 3% binder. They meet subheading 4401.32 criteria with cross-sectional dimensions exceeding 25 mm.

Pine Wood Briquettes

Pine wood briquettes are cubiform units produced from mechanical wood processing sawdust, compressed with minimal binder for residential fireplace use. They exceed 25 mm minimum cross-section per the subheading 4401.32 definition, offering clean-burning properties.

Ash Woodworking Sawdust Pellets

Premium pellets from ash sawdust of woodworking shops, agglomerated for clean-burning heat with low moisture and consistent density. They fall under tariff item 4401.39.00 as agglomerated wood waste from non-coniferous species.

Birch Mechanical Sawdust Logs

Compressed logs from birch sawdust of mechanical wood processing plants, formed for industrial boiler fuel. They fall under tariff item 4401.39.00 as agglomerated scrap designated as sawdust product, with high calorific value for efficient large-scale heating.

Birch Wood Logs from Scrap

Agglomerated birch sawdust pressed into fuel logs, similar form to billets but from waste/scrap, non-coniferous. It falls under tariff item 4401.39.00 as 'other' agglomerated forms of wood waste, not fitting pellets or briquettes precisely.

Duraflame Gold Artificial Fire Log

A premium artificial fire log made primarily from wax and sawdust, designed to mimic natural wood burning with a cleaner flame and less ash. It falls under tariff item 4401.39.00 as it consists of agglomerated sawdust with wax, a form of wood waste agglomerated in a similar form to logs.