Pine Wood Chips from Canada
Coarse chips of pine wood from logging and processing operations, not agglomerated, falling under HTS 4401.49.00 as wood in chips or particles. Used for landscaping mulch, particleboard feedstock, or boiler fuel. Lacks the compression or binding required for pellet/briquette forms.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Include ISPM-15 certification if chips exceed 4% moisture to meet fumigation standards
• Declare exact chip size distribution to avoid reclassification as particles for pulp
• Bundle in bulk bags rather than loose to minimize contamination during ocean transit