U.S. imports of Wood Waste & Scrap, Not Agglomerated (NESOI) (HS 440149) totaled $2.6M in August 2026, imported from 7 countries.
Importers of Wood Waste & Scrap, Not Agglomerated (NESOI) paid $3K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.13% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Wood Waste & Scrap, Not Agglomerated (NESOI) imports of $2.6M in August 2026 ran 10% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.3M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataNon-agglomerated wood waste and scrap — including loose wood shavings (4401490020) and other unprocessed residues (4401490090) — are industrial byproducts used in animal bedding, mulch, composite wood manufacturing, and biomass energy. Canada and France are the leading US import sources, with Mexico also supplying meaningful volumes. The heading's three 10-digit lines distinguish between wood shavings specifically and broader waste/scrap categories, so accurate classification requires attention to the physical form of the material; shavings produced by planing or milling operations should be declared under 4401490020 rather than the residual NESOI line.
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488 import shipments a month
If a shipment contains distinct, separable quantities of wood shavings and other wood waste, each component should ideally be declared under its respective 10-digit line (4401490020 for shavings, 4401490090 for other waste). For inseparable mixed loads, classification is typically determined by the predominant material; consulting a licensed customs broker or requesting a CBP binding ruling is advisable for recurring mixed shipments.
Wood shavings imported for animal bedding are not subject to USDA FSIS oversight, but USDA APHIS phytosanitary requirements may apply depending on the species and origin. Importers should also verify that the product is free of chemical treatments (such as kiln-drying agents or preservatives) that could be harmful to animals, as this may be required by buyers or end-use customers.
Subheading 2 of 9 in heading 4401
Subheading 440149 · $2.6M of $13.0M
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$521KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $27.0M of Wood Waste & Scrap, Not Agglomerated (NESOI) and exported $6.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and Mexico together supply 98% of it. Portugal pays 10.0% duty; Canada 0.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
98.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.13% of imports for consumption.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4401490020 | Wood Shavings, Not Agglomerated | $2.3M | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 4401490090 | Wood Waste and Scrap, Not Agglomerated, NESOI | $235K | 1.47% | 18.68% | $3K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4401490000 | Wood Waste and Scrap, Not Agglomerated, NESOI | $521K |
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.
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