New

Ask Wove anything about tariffs.

Try Tariff Assistant

Municipal Construction and Demolition Wood Waste

Wood scraps from municipal C&D debris processing sites, free of treatments. HTS 3825.10.0100 for municipal-collected waste imported for biomass fuel.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+20.0%20%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+60.0%60%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

4401.39.20.00Higher: 37.5% vs 20%

If clean wood chips/pellets suitable for pulping

Wood waste in Chapter 44 when prepared for specific uses like papermaking.

3824.81.00.00Higher: 42.5% vs 20%

If contains PCBs or other listed pollutants

Subheading 3824.81 covers mixtures with specific persistent pollutants.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ TSCA Title VI certification confirming no prohibited treatments

β€’ Moisture content <20% for fuel quality

β€’ Separate painted/treated wood to avoid hazardous classification