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Poplar Sawdust

Sawdust byproduct from nonconiferous poplar wood used in furniture making, suitable for particleboard or fuel. HTS 4401.22.00.00 applies to loose nonconiferous wood waste particles.

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.

4401.32.00.00Same rate: 37.5%

If compressed into briquettes

Larger agglomerated forms from poplar sawdust per subheading definition.

4411.12Lower: 16.4% vs 37.5%

If when used to manufacture medium density fiberboard

Finished fiberboard products classified under heading 4411.

4704.29.00.00Same rate: 37.5%

If chemically digested for pulp

Pulp from nonconiferous wood moves to Chapter 47.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify kiln-dried status to differentiate from fresh green sawdust

• Use sift analysis reports to confirm particle size distribution

• Declare any adhesive residue content to avoid chemical waste classification