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U.S. imports of nonconiferous wood chips or particles (HS 440122) totaled $328K in April 2026, traded with 10 countries.
Importers of Nonconiferous Wood Chips or Particles paid $31K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.4% on $328K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Nonconiferous Wood Chips or Particles imports of $328K in April 2026 ran 29% above the year-to-date monthly average of $255K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataHardwood chips and particles — produced from broadleaf species including eucalyptus, oak, and poplar — serve the pulp, medium-density fiberboard (MDF), and biomass energy sectors. France and Chile are the leading US import sources under this heading, with Portugal also supplying meaningful volumes, reflecting the eucalyptus plantation industries of South America and Southern Europe. Classified under a single line (4401220000), the product enters duty-free under column-1 rates, so competitive advantage turns on delivered cost, species suitability for end-use, and compliance with USDA APHIS phytosanitary entry requirements.
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Classification hinges on the botanical origin of the wood: chips from broadleaf (angiosperm) trees fall under 440122, while chips from needle-bearing (gymnosperm) conifers fall under 440121. Importers should retain species documentation or mill certificates from the exporter to support the declared classification if CBP requests verification.
Both countries have large-scale eucalyptus and hardwood plantation industries oriented toward export markets. Chile's proximity to US West Coast ports and France's established forestry export infrastructure make them cost-competitive sources, particularly for pulp-grade hardwood chips.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | -- | $521K | +$521K |
| FRANCE | $324K | $70K | -$255K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | $116K | +$116K |
| SPAIN | -- | $60K | +$60K |
| MEXICO | -- | $57K | +$57K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4401220000 | WOOD IN CHIPS OR PARTICLES, NONCONIFEROUS | $328K | 9.42% | $31K |
WOOD IN CHIPS OR PARTICLES, NONCONIFEROUS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4401220000 | WOOD IN CHIPS OR PARTICLES, NONCONIFEROUS | $973K |
WOOD IN CHIPS OR PARTICLES, NONCONIFEROUS
22.7K t
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $254K | $143K | -$111K |
| Georgia | -- | $335K | +$335K |
| Missouri | $70K | $79K | +$8K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORT HURON, MI | -- | $312K | +$312K |
| OAKLAND, CA | $254K | $13K | -$240K |
| LOW VALUE | -- | $144K | +$144K |