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Birch Wood Shavings

Cutter shavings from nonconiferous birch wood processing in the furniture industry. HTS 4401.22.00.00 for nonconiferous wood particles used as animal bedding or fuel.

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 pelletized with minimal binder

Shavings agglomerated into defined pellet specs per note.

4407.19.00Lower: 35% vs 37.5%

If finger-jointed for construction

Processed lumber from birch moves to sawn wood headings.

2309.90.28Lower: 26.4% vs 37.5%

If when formulated as animal feed additive

Mixed with other ingredients shifts to prepared animal feed.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Certify dust-free processing for animal bedding applications

• Provide origin certificates tracing back to nonconiferous birch stands

• Monitor bulk density to ensure not pre-agglomerated