Oak Sawdust from China
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.
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
• Provide certificate of origin specifying wood species to avoid CITES restrictions on certain hardwoods
• Ensure sawdust is free of contaminants like metals or chemicals; request lab analysis for customs verification
• Declare exact moisture content as high moisture may trigger agricultural inspections