Oak Wood Shavings for Animal Bedding

Fine shavings produced from oak wood during lumber milling, used primarily as absorbent bedding for horses and livestock. Classified under HTS 4401.49.0020 as non-agglomerated wood shavings, distinct from sawdust or chips. Not compressed or bound, maintaining loose particle form for easy spreading.

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.

4401.49.00Same rate: 35%

If particle size finer than typical shavings

Finer particles from sawmilling classified specifically as sawdust rather than shavings.

4401.31.00Same rate: 35%

If agglomerated into pellets with ≤3% binder

Compressed shavings meeting pellet dimensions (≤25mm diameter) move to wood pellets subheading.

4703.21.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If chemically treated for pulp production

Processed wood waste prepared for papermaking falls under chemical wood pulp headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain phytosanitary certificates confirming heat treatment to ISPM 15 standards for agricultural use

Document particle size and source to distinguish shavings from sawdust (4401.49.0040) or chips

Verify no chemical treatments that could reclassify as hazardous waste under environmental regulations

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