Hemlock Edging Scrap from Germany
Chips from hemlock board edging operations, not agglomerated. HTS 4401.49.00.90 coniferous waste from dimension lumber production.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Western hemlock common; specify region affects rot resistance claims
• Edger chip length varies by saw; measure maximum dimension
• Test for pitch pockets; resin pockets affect burning characteristics