Pine Wood Chips from Germany
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 — 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
• 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