Maple Sawdust

Fine particles and dust generated from machining nonconiferous maple wood in furniture or flooring production. Falls under HTS 4401.22.00.00 as nonconiferous wood particles/ sawdust, suitable for fuel, animal bedding, or composite materials.

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 pelletized for biomass fuel

Compressed sawdust pellets meet exact definition in subheading note for 4401.31.

4405.00.00.00Higher: 38.2% vs 35%

If chemically treated or pulped

Wood waste modified for pulp or reconstituted products shifts to heading 4405.

4703.21.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If processed into chemical wood pulp

Further processing into pulp for paper making changes to Chapter 47 classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide lab analysis if dust contains binders to prevent misclassification as agglomerated products

Screen for metal contaminants from sawing operations to meet import safety standards

Label bags clearly as 'fuel grade sawdust' to avoid confusion with higher-value wood flour