Teak Woodworking Dust
Fine dust from teak furniture sanding and shaping, non-agglomerated. Classified HTS 4401.49.00.90 as tropical non-coniferous wood waste with high oil content.
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 extracted for teak oil paint driers
Extracts used as paint raw materials classified in pigments chapter.
If tropical wood sawn >6mm thickness
Dimensional tropical lumber classified by thickness and species group.
If reconstructed into engineered beams
Reconstituted wood products from waste have separate heading.
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
• Teak oil residue requires special cleaning certification for food contact uses
• Include silica content analysis from sanding abrasives
• Vacuum pack immediately to preserve natural oils for filler applications
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
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Walnut Wood Dust
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Mixed Hardwood Sawdust
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Birch Wood Lathe Scrap
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