Maple Wood Shavings for Playground Surfacing
Durable maple shavings engineered for playground safety surfacing with impact absorption. Meets ASTM F1292 fall height requirements. Classified under tariff item 4401.49.00 as non-agglomerated premium hardwood shavings.
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 |
PGA flags (3)Show detailsHide detailsCFIAAll ProgramsRequiredECCCWildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCCRequiredHCConsumer Products SafetyMay be required
- CFIA
All Programs · Required
CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 4401110000–4404200000).
- ECCC
Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC · Required
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA: ECCC Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Starts With 4401).
- HC
Consumer Products Safety · May be required
May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 4401490000; Equal To 4401490000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the shavings are ground into particles
Wood in chips or particles falls under a different subheading.
If the shavings are compressed into blocks or pellets
Agglomerated wood products are classified separately.
If the shavings are formed into mats or tiles
Articles of wood, such as surfacing mats, fall under heading 4421.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the shavings are not mixed with any rubber or other materials, as that would change classification
• Verify the product meets Canadian safety standards for playground surfaces
• Declare the shavings as wood waste, not as a finished playground product
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