Elm Chipwood for Particleboard from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Volume declarations critical; chipwood often weighed, not counted
• Moisture testing required; over 25% may need drying declarations
• Prevent dust contamination to avoid hazardous material flags