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Hickory Fuel Wood Twigs

Loose or bundled hickory twigs, valued for their slow-burning properties in barbecues and smoking meats. This nonconiferous wood in twig form is specifically classified under HTS 4401.12.00.00 for fuel purposes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

4401.32.00Same rate: 35%

If agglomerated into briquettes

Hickory by-products compressed into briquettes >25mm dimension qualify under the specific briquette definition.

0902.30.00Lower: 7.5% vs 35%

If further processed into smoking chips

Seasoned, cut smoking chips may classify as prepared tobacco substitutes rather than raw fuel wood.

4403.12.00Same rate: 35%

If artificially treated for fuel

Chemically impregnated nonconiferous wood for firestarting shifts to treated wood heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document smoking-grade quality; hickory often commands premium valuation requiring detailed appraisal

Use heat-treated pallets for shipping to maintain ISPM 15 compliance throughout supply chain

Avoid mixing with coniferous twigs to prevent blended shipment reclassification