Nonconiferous
Hoopwood; split poles; piles, pickets and stakes of wood, pointed but not sawn lengthwise; wooden sticks, roughly trimmed but not turned, bent or otherwise worked, suitable for the manufacture of walking-sticks, umbrellas, tool handles or the like; chipwood and the like: > Nonconiferous
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 4404.20.00
Oak Hoopwood for Barrel Making
Rough-cut oak wood hoops designed for assembling wine and whiskey barrels. These nonconiferous wood pieces are split and shaped minimally to fit the 4404.20.00 classification as hoopwood, not sawn lengthwise or further processed. They serve as essential components in cooperage without additional turning or bending.
Ash Split Poles for Fencing
Split ash wood poles, pointed at ends but not sawn lengthwise, used for rural fencing and garden stakes. This nonconiferous product fits 4404.20.00 as split poles in rough form, ideal for direct outdoor use without further machining. They provide natural durability for agricultural applications.
Walnut Wooden Walking Stick Blanks
Roughly trimmed walnut wood sticks, nonconiferous and suitable for crafting walking sticks, with minimal shaping but not turned. Classified under 4404.20.00 for their raw state ready for artisan finishing into mobility aids. Provides premium grain for high-end cane production.
Hickory Tool Handle Blanks
Nonconiferous hickory wood sticks, roughly squared and trimmed for axe and hammer handle manufacturing, pointed but unturned. Meets 4404.20.00 criteria as suitable for tool handles in raw form before final shaping. Valued for shock resistance in woodworking tools.
Birch Pickets for Garden Stakes
Pointed birch wood pickets, nonconiferous, split and trimmed roughly without lengthwise sawing for plant support stakes. Fits 4404.20.00 as pickets and stakes in primitive form for horticultural use. Lightweight and rot-resistant for seasonal gardening.
Maple Umbrella Stick Blanks
Rough-trimmed maple wood sticks, nonconiferous, prepared for umbrella or parasol handles without bending or turning. Classified in 4404.20.00 for suitability in umbrella manufacture in unworked state. Offers straight grain for elegant umbrella shafts.
Elm Chipwood for Particleboard
Nonconiferous elm wood chips and chipwood, roughly produced without turning, used as raw material for particleboard and MDF production. Qualifies under 4404.20.00 as chipwood and the like in unprepared form. Essential for engineered wood manufacturing.
Poplar Piles for Construction
Rough split poplar wood piles, nonconiferous, pointed ends for driven foundation or temporary support in building sites. Falls under 4404.20.00 as piles in unworked, unsawn condition. Cost-effective for light structural applications.
Cherry Broom Handle Blanks
Nonconiferous cherry wood sticks, roughly trimmed and suitable for broom or mop handles, pointed but unturned. Precisely matches 4404.20.00 for tool handle production precursors. Premium hardwood for durable cleaning tool shafts.
Basswood Split Stakes for Landscaping
Pointed basswood stakes, nonconiferous, split roughly for landscape edging and tree support without lengthwise sawing. Classified 4404.20.00 as stakes in natural trimmed state. Softwood-like but nonconiferous for flexible garden use.