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Cherry Wood Chips

Nonconiferous cherry wood chips from lumber mills, ideal for garden mulch or heating fuel. Classified in HTS 4401.22.00.00 as raw wood particles, not formed into logs or pellets.

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.

4401.31.00.00Same rate: 35%

If when agglomerated into fuel pellets

Pellet form with strict size/composition specs moves to dedicated subheading.

4403.12.00Same rate: 35%

If in log form rather than chipped

Fuel wood in logs/billets stays under 4401.10, not particles.

4802.54Lower: 10% vs 35%

If pulped for newsprint

Chemical/mechanical pulp from particles classified in Chapter 48.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include heat treatment certification (ISPM 15) for all wood chip shipments

Avoid mixing with bark as it may require different phytosanitary treatments

Test for uniform sizing to distinguish from sawdust or finer particles