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Pine Firewood Logs

Bundles of coniferous pine wood cut into logs, typically 12-18 inches long, used primarily for residential fireplaces and wood stoves. Classified under HTS 4401.11.00.00 as fuel wood in logs from coniferous species, not processed beyond basic cutting for burning.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

4401.31.00.00Same rate: 37.5%

If processed into pellets

Compressed sawdust or shavings agglomerated into cylindrical pellets (diameter ≤25mm) fall under specific wood pellet subheading.

4407.11.00Lower: 35% vs 37.5%

If sawn into planks or boards

Logs sawn lengthwise and planed become coniferous sawn wood over 6mm thick, classified in heading 4407.

4401.21.00.00Same rate: 37.5%

If sourced from non-coniferous species like oak

Same form (logs/billets) but from temperate non-coniferous wood shifts to 4401.21.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify wood is untreated and meets ISPM 15 fumigation standards for import to prevent pest introduction

• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming coniferous origin and no chemical treatments

• Avoid misclassification as processed lumber under Chapter 44 headings 4403-4412