Pallet Hog Chipper from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
12.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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