Cedar Sawdust from China
Aromatic cedar sawdust from milling operations, non-agglomerated and fitting HTS 4401.41.00.00 for wood waste. Widely used for pet bedding, closets, or mulch due to natural insect repellent properties. Direct byproduct without agglomeration.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Phytosanitary certificate mandatory for cedar due to potential pests like cedar apple rust
• Specify 'red cedar' or species to match duty preferences
• Avoid oil-treated sawdust; additives can reclassify as Chapter 38 products