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Oak Wood Chips

Chips produced from nonconiferous oak wood, typically sourced from sawmill operations or woodworking processes. Classified under HTS 4401.22.00.00 as nonconiferous wood in chip form, not agglomerated into pellets or briquettes. Used primarily as fuel, mulch, or in landscaping.

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 compressed into pellets with binder ≤3% by weight

Agglomerated wood pellets from nonconiferous sawdust/chips fall under specific subheading 4401.31 per official note.

4401.32.00.00Same rate: 35%

If formed into briquettes >25mm cross-section

Larger agglomerated briquettes from nonconiferous wood waste classified separately per subheading note.

4407.22.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If planed, sanded or end-jointed for lumber use

Processed nonconiferous wood lumber moves to Chapter 44 heading 4407, not raw chips/particles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify species identification through certificates of origin to confirm nonconiferous classification and avoid coniferous mix-ups

Ensure phytosanitary certificates comply with ISPM 15 for wood chips to prevent pest introduction

Document moisture content and processing method to distinguish from agglomerated forms like pellets