U.S. exports of Coniferous Wood Chips or Particles (HS 440121) totaled $21.7M in August 2026.
Importers of Coniferous Wood Chips or Particles paid $12K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 2.30% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Coniferous Wood Chips or Particles imports of $518K in August 2026 ran 13% above the year-to-date monthly average of $457K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataConiferous wood chips and particles — derived from softwood species such as pine, spruce, and fir — are a primary feedstock for pulp and paper mills, particleboard manufacturers, and biomass energy producers. Mexico and Canada are the leading US import suppliers under this heading, with Portugal also a notable source. The single tariff line (4401210000) carries a free column-1 rate, so duty cost is not typically a driver of sourcing decisions; instead, moisture specifications, chip size consistency, and bark content are the key quality parameters negotiated between buyers and suppliers.
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28 import shipments a month
US pulp mills generally specify chip thickness (commonly 3–8 mm), acceptable bark content percentages, moisture content ranges, and species composition. Oversized or undersized chips are often penalized in pricing, so exporters should confirm screen-size tolerances before shipment.
Yes. USDA APHIS regulates the importation of wood chips derived from raw wood to prevent the introduction of plant pests. Depending on the country of origin and species, chips may require heat treatment, fumigation, or other approved phytosanitary measures, and documentation must accompany the shipment.
Subheading 2 of 9 in heading 4401
Subheading 440121 · $21.7M of $194.7M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4401210000 | Wood in Chips or Particles, Coniferous | $518K | 2.30% | 21.22% | $12K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4401210000 | Wood in Chips or Particles, Coniferous | $21.7M |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$518KYoY · free account
Exports
$21.7MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $5.1M of Coniferous Wood Chips or Particles and exported $275.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Japan and Canada together take 85% of it.
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origin
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rate provision · imports
78.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 2.30% of imports for consumption.