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Whole Tree Chippers

Heavy-duty chippers processing entire tree trunks into chips for biofuel plants. Under HTS 8465.96.0025 as a woodworking chipper performing paring/splitting on hard wood materials.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China2.4%+20.0%22.4%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico2.4%+10.0%12.4%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada2.4%+10.0%12.4%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

8479.89Lower: 15% vs 22.4%

If multifunction forestry processors

Machines combining chipping with felling/delimbing classified as other mechanical appliances.

8433.59.00Higher: 40% vs 22.4%

If for crop harvesting integration

Combined harvester-thresher machines include certain wood processors for agriculture.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Provide capacity specs (e.g

β€’ 24-inch diameter logs) to justify industrial classification

β€’ Ensure no metalworking attachments; pure wood chippers stay in this subheading

β€’ Prepare for overweight shipping declarations for large units