Sappanwood Chips
Chips from Caesalpinia sappan heartwood, yielding red dye for cotton and silk fabrics. HTS 1404.90.90.40 applies to these raw wood-derived vegetable materials used primarily in dyeing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If prepared as wood wool or similar for non-dyeing uses
Chapter notes exclude wood wool (4405); raw dyeing chips remain in 1404.
If sold as herbal medicine or spice rather than dye material
Change in primary use shifts to 1211 for other plants and parts.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Source from CITES-approved suppliers to avoid endangered wood restrictions
• Provide end-use statements proving dyeing application over decorative use
• Store in moisture-proof containers to maintain dye quality during transit
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