Ash Woodturning Waste
Mixed shavings, dust and chips from ash wood lathe and spindle turning, non-agglomerated. Classifies under HTS 4401.49.00.90 as versatile hardwood scrap.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +37.5% | 37.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If reclaimed rubber waste composite
Reclaimed rubber includes wood fiber composites classified in Chapter 40.
If imported as rough sawn ash lumber
Rough sawn hardwood ≥6mm has separate non-tropical subheading.
If baseball bat manufacturing scrap
Articles for sports (bat shavings) sometimes classified with end product.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ash fiber strength ideal for composites; include tensile test data
• White ash vs green ash affects density declarations
• Turning speed creates spiral grain patterns; affects end-use valuation
Related Products under HTS 4401.49.00.90
Oak Sawdust
Fine sawdust generated from oak wood processing in furniture manufacturing, not agglomerated into pellets or briquettes. Classified under HTS 4401.49.00.90 as non-agglomerated sawdust and wood waste from mechanical wood processing. Used primarily for animal bedding, mulch, or compost.
Pine Wood Shavings
Coarse shavings from pine lumber milling operations, not agglomerated. Falls under HTS 4401.49.00.90 as non-agglomerated coniferous wood waste and scrap. Commonly used for horse bedding and landscaping mulch.
Walnut Wood Dust
Ultra-fine walnut wood dust collected from woodworking machinery, not agglomerated. HTS 4401.49.00.90 covers this non-coniferous wood waste used in specialty finishes and fillers.
Mixed Hardwood Sawdust
Sawdust mixture from various hardwood species (maple, cherry, oak) from cabinetry production, not agglomerated. Classifies under HTS 4401.49.00.90 as other non-agglomerated wood waste.
Cedar Wood Chips Scrap
Irregular cedar wood chips and particles from milling operations, not agglomerated into fuel forms. HTS 4401.49.00.90 for non-agglomerated coniferous wood scrap used in repellents and mulch.
Birch Wood Lathe Scrap
Stringy scrap from birch wood lathe turning operations, not agglomerated. HTS 4401.49.00.90 covers this non-coniferous fibrous wood waste used in paper pulp trials.