Portable Forestry Chippers

Mobile chippers mounted on trailers for on-site wood chipping in logging operations. Classified in HTS 8465.96.0025 for its splitting/chipping role in woodworking on hard wood logs and branches.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China2.4%+17.5%19.9%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico2.4%+10.0%12.4%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada2.4%+10.0%12.4%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany2.4%+10.0%12.4%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan2.4%+10.0%12.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8708.10.30Higher: 102.5% vs 19.9%

If self-propelled vehicle-integrated

Bumpers/parts for tractors, but full self-propelled chipper trucks may fall under Chapter 87 as special purpose vehicles.

8465.95.00Higher: 38% vs 19.9%

If for bending or assembling wood

Different woodworking functions like bending classified separately within machine tools.

8419.89.95Higher: 39.2% vs 19.9%

If pneumatic-powered primarily

Machinery relying on pneumatic operation may shift to Chapter 84 furnace/lab equipment heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Include transport certifications if trailer-mounted to differentiate from stationary machines

β€’ Document end-use in forestry/woodworking to avoid agricultural machinery misclassification

β€’ Check voltage compatibility (e.g

β€’ 3-phase) for U.S. import electrical standards