Elm Chipwood for Particleboard from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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