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U.S. imports of sawdust and wood waste & scrap (including agglomerated forms) (SITC 24620) totaled $8.1M in April 2026, traded with 14 countries.
Importers of Sawdust and Wood Waste & Scrap (Including Agglomerated Forms) paid $40K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $359K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Sawdust and Wood Waste & Scrap (Including Agglomerated Forms) imports of $8.1M in April 2026 ran 13% below the year-to-date monthly average of $9.3M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSawdust, planer shavings, and other wood manufacturing residues — whether loose or densified into pellets, briquettes, or logs — are traded as biomass energy feedstocks, animal bedding, and panel board raw materials. Wood pellets, a subset of this heading, have seen substantial growth as a renewable energy input for industrial boilers and co-firing with coal in power generation. The Lacey Act's plant-product provisions apply to wood waste and residues, requiring species and origin declarations, though enforcement focus tends toward higher-value timber products.
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Yes — this heading covers sawdust and wood waste and scrap whether or not agglomerated into logs, briquettes, pellets, or similar forms. The agglomerated and loose forms share the same classification, though buyers and sellers should confirm the specific tariff line applicable to their product with a licensed customs broker, as distinctions can arise based on composition and intended use.
Industrial wood pellets for power generation are commonly traded against ENplus or ISO 17225-2 specifications, which set limits on moisture content, ash content, calorific value, fines, and mechanical durability. Utility buyers typically require third-party certification and lot-by-lot testing; contracts should specify the applicable standard and sampling protocol to avoid disputes at delivery.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED KINGDOM | -- | $152.2M | +$152.2M |
| JAPAN | -- | $16.0M | +$16.0M |
| DENMARK | -- | $10.3M | +$10.3M |
| CANADA | $7.7M | $2.5M | -$5.3M |
| ITALY | $10K | $1.6M | +$1.6M |
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