HSChapter 44
U.S. imports of wooden coffins and burial caskets (HS 442120) totaled $7.5M in April 2026, traded with 12 countries.
Importers of Wooden Coffins and Burial Caskets paid $158K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 29% on $546K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataBurial caskets and coffins of wood and bamboo are classified here, with the US schedule distinguishing bamboo burial caskets (4421201000) from traditional wood burial caskets (4421202000). Bamboo caskets have grown as an eco-friendly alternative in the funeral products market, and their separate tariff line reflects the material distinction that runs throughout Chapter 44. Importers should be aware that funeral goods may be subject to state-level regulations in addition to federal customs requirements, and that Section 301 measures may apply to goods of Chinese origin.
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The US schedule explicitly separates bamboo burial caskets (4421201000) from wood burial caskets (4421202000). Since bamboo is botanically a grass rather than wood, this distinction matters: articles of bamboo are generally classified separately from wood articles throughout Chapter 44, and the correct line must be declared based on the primary material of construction.
Wooden caskets do not trigger mandatory USDA FSIS or FDA admissibility review. However, the Lacey Act declaration requirement applies to the wood or bamboo material used. Additionally, the FTC Funeral Rule governs domestic funeral industry pricing disclosures, but it does not create a customs admissibility barrier at the port of entry.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4421202000 | BURIAL CASKETS OF WOOD | $7.5M | 28.97% | $158K |
| 4421201000 | BURIAL CASKETS OF BAMBOO | $0 | -- | -- |
BURIAL CASKETS OF WOOD
BURIAL CASKETS OF BAMBOO
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4421200000 | COFFINS OF WOOD | $2.0M |
COFFINS OF WOOD
197.4K kg
MIX SPF WOOD SAWN/CHIP LENGTHW,SLICED/PEEL,GT 6MM
HS 440713
OTHER ARTICLES OF WOOD, NESOI
HS 442199
ORIENTED STRAND BOARD (OSB), OF WOOD
HS 441012
PLYWD/ETC,NES,GT-1 OUT PLY NONCNF SPECES IN SUBHD
HS 441233
BUILDERS' JOINERY AND CARPENTRY OF WOOD, NESOI
HS 441899
OTHER CONIF WOOD, SAWN/CHIPED LENTGW, THKNS GT 6MM
HS 440719
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | $5.0M | $447K | -$4.6M |
| Unidentified | -- | $963K | +$963K |
| New York | $497K | $53K | -$444K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| YSLETA, TX | $4.8M | $300K | -$4.5M |
| LOW VALUE | -- | $963K | +$963K |
| CHAMPLAIN-ROUSES POINT, NY | $659K | -- | -$659K |