Pallet Hog Chipper from Germany
Heavy-duty hog machine equipped with hammers to dismantle and chip entire wooden pallets into reusable biomass fuel or mulch. Falls under HTS 8465.96.0030 as a woodworking hog for aggressive splitting and paring of structural wood. Widely used in pallet recycling operations.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide evidence of wood-specific design features like hammer configuration; include safety interlock certifications for OSHA compliance; watch for undervaluation penalties on high-value recycling equipment