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Hickory Wood Sawdust

Sawdust from nonconiferous hickory used for smoking meats or fuel pellets feedstock. Classified HTS 4401.22.00.00 as loose nonconiferous wood waste.

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 agglomerated into BBQ pellets

Pellets meet precise dimensional specs in note.

4407.29.02Lower: 25% vs 37.5%

If for baseball bat production

Sawn hickory lumber classification.

0902.30.00Lower: 7.5% vs 37.5%

If processed into smoking flavorings

Mixed/processed seasonings in Chapter 9.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Validate food-contact safety for smoking applications

• Control moisture to <15% for long-term storage

• Separate heartwood vs. sapwood dust if different values