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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4405.00.00.00Higher: 38.2% vs 25%

If prepared as wood wool or similar for non-dyeing uses

Chapter notes exclude wood wool (4405); raw dyeing chips remain in 1404.

1211.90Lower: 16% vs 25%

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