Maple Planer Shavings
Ribbon-like shavings from maple flooring planers, non-agglomerated and used for bakery smoking and garden paths. These shavings are distinct from sawdust by their formation method. They are classified under tariff item 4401.49.00 as 'other' wood waste and scrap.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the shavings are compressed into pellets
Agglomerated wood pellets are classified under a different subheading.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the shavings are not agglomerated with any binder
• Declare the product as 'wood waste and scrap, not agglomerated' for accurate classification
• Check if the shavings are subject to any food safety regulations if used for smoking
Related Products under Tariff item 4401.49.00
Ash Wood Faggots
Bundled twigs and small branches from ash tree management, presented loose and not agglomerated. These faggots are used as traditional kindling or garden mulch. They qualify as wood waste and scrap under tariff item 4401.49.00, as they are not logs, billets, or agglomerated fuel.
Beech Wood Scrap
Irregular beech wood pieces from steam bending operations, non-agglomerated and used for chair making or fuel. These pieces are waste and scrap from wood processing, not formed into any specific shape. They fall under tariff item 4401.49.00 as 'other' wood waste and scrap.
Birch Furniture Scrap
Irregular pieces and edge trimmings from birch furniture manufacturing, non-agglomerated and suitable for craft projects, mulch, or biomass fuel. These are wood waste and scrap from transformation operations, not formed into pellets or briquettes. They are classified under tariff item 4401.49.00 as 'other' wood waste.
Cedar Wood Particles
Fine cedar particles from planer operations, non-agglomerated and valued for insect-repellent bedding and aromatic crafts. These particles are not chips, shavings, or sawdust, and do not meet the specifications for pellets or briquettes. They are classified under tariff item 4401.49.00 as 'other' wood waste and scrap.
Cherry Wood Chips
Chunks from cherry cabinetry production, non-agglomerated and used for fruitwood smoking. These irregular chunks are waste from wood processing, not formed into any specific fuel shape. They are classified under tariff item 4401.49.00 as 'other' wood waste and scrap.
Elm Sawdust
Sawdust from elm lumber milling, non-agglomerated and used in brewing smoke or pottery kilns. This hardwood dust is a byproduct of wood processing, not formed into any agglomerated product. It is classified under tariff item 4401.49.00 as 'other' sawdust and wood waste.