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Poplar Sawmill Scrap

Mixed particle sizes from poplar sawmill operations including fines and chunks, not agglomerated. HTS 4401.49.00.90 for this fast-growth hardwood waste used in biomass.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4401.11.00.00Same rate: 37.5%

If bundled as fuel wood faggots

Logs/bundles for fuel have separate heading from loose waste.

4804.11.00.00Same rate: 37.5%

If kraft paper-grade unbleached pulp

Paper pulp classifications based on bleaching and fiber type.

4411.14Lower: 16.4% vs 37.5%

If fiberboard density ≤0.5 g/cm³

Medium density fiberboard from waste classified by density specs.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Grade by particle size distribution for biomass fuel valuation

• Poplar grows fast; verify harvest age affects density declarations

• Screen oversize chunks; uniform sizing prevents reclassification issues