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U.S. imports of wood formwork (shuttering) for concrete construction (HS 441840) totaled $1.2M in July 2026, traded with 13 countries.
Importers of Wood Formwork (Shuttering) for Concrete Construction paid $117K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $1.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Wood Formwork (Shuttering) for Concrete Construction imports of $1.2M in July 2026 ran 24% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.6M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataEngineered wood panels used as concrete formwork — also called shuttering — serve a critical temporary-structure role in commercial and infrastructure construction, and their classification under a single US tariff line (4418400000) belies the product's technical complexity. Austria and Germany are leading suppliers, reflecting European expertise in high-cycle reusable formwork systems that use phenolic-film-faced plywood or laminated wood panels. Vietnam also appears among top sources, typically supplying lower-cycle tropical plywood-based systems. Importers should be aware that wood formwork from certain origins may carry Section 301 exposure depending on country of origin.
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47 shipments/mo
Wood formwork (shuttering) is purpose-built for contact with wet concrete and typically features a smooth or film-faced surface, precise dimensional tolerances, and edge sealing. CBP distinguishes it from general plywood (Chapter 44 heading 4412) based on its specific construction and intended use as a concrete mold. Misclassification between formwork and plywood is a common audit issue, so documentation of the product's design specifications and end-use is important.
Formwork panels brought in temporarily and re-exported after use may qualify for duty-free treatment under a Temporary Importation under Bond (TIB) entry, provided the goods are not consumed or incorporated into a permanent structure and are exported within the bond period. A licensed customs broker can advise on TIB eligibility and bonding requirements for a specific project.
Subheading 14 of 18 in heading 4418
Subheading 441840 · $1.2M of $267.3M
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ImportsExports
Imports
$1.2MYoY · Pro
Exports
$172KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4418400000 | Formwork (shuttering) for Concrete Constructn Wood | $1.6M | 13.11% | 99.36% | $213K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4418400000 | Formwork (shuttering) for Concrete Constructn Wood | $130K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · July 2026
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Austria and Vietnam together supply 92% of it.
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rate provision · imports
6.4% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 9.63%.