Mixed Hardwood Sawdust
Mixed hardwood sawdust is a mixture of sawdust from various hardwood species like maple and birch, non-agglomerated and not formed into fuel products. It is ideal for composting, smokehouse use, or artisan crafts and falls under this tariff item as sawdust and wood waste, not elsewhere specified.
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 sawdust is classified as wood particles
Wood particles of coniferous or non-coniferous wood may fall 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
• List the species composition of the sawdust mixture for customs documentation
• Ensure the sawdust is free from foreign materials like plastic or metal
• Verify the moisture content to ensure accurate weight declaration
Related Products under Tariff item 4401.49.00
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Ash wood faggots are bundles of twigs and small branches from ash tree management, presented loose and not compressed into logs, billets, or similar forms. They are used as traditional kindling or garden mulch and fall under this tariff item as fuel wood in similar forms, not elsewhere specified.
Ash Woodturning Waste
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Aspen Wood Shavings for Packaging Filler
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Beech Wood Scrap
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Birch Furniture Scrap
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Birch Wood Lathe Scrap
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