HTS Chapter 44 — Wood Tariff Rates (2026)

Covers wood in rough and processed forms including lumber, plywood, particle board, veneer, and wooden frames, tools, and tableware.

Rate Overview

3.5%

Avg MFN Rate

10%

Section 122

50%

Section 232

7.5-100%

Section 301 (China)

Key Headings in Chapter 44

HTS Code	Description	MFN Rate	Sec 232	Sec 301
4403	Wood in the rough	Free	N/A	N/A
4407	Sawn or chipped wood	Free	N/A	N/A
4411	Fiberboard of wood	Free	N/A	25%
4412	Plywood and veneered panels	8%	N/A	25%
4418	Builders' joinery and carpentry of wood	3.2%	N/A	25%
4421	Other articles of wood	3.3%	N/A	25%
4409	Wood continuously shaped (moldings)	Free	N/A	25%
4415	Packing cases and pallets of wood	Free	N/A	N/A

Common Products

LumberPlywoodParticle boardWood veneerWooden furniture partsChopsticksWood flooringWooden framesHardwood logs

Wood fall under Chapter 44 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, one of the moderate-duty product categories. Covers wood in rough and processed forms including lumber, plywood, particle board, veneer, and wooden frames, tools, and tableware. The average MFN (Most Favored Nation) duty rate for products in this chapter is 3.5%. Individual rates vary significantly within the chapter, ranging from duty-free to well above the average. In addition to MFN rates, all imports face the 10% Section 122 tariff (effective February 24, 2026, expiring approximately July 24, 2026). Products in this chapter are also subject to Section 232 tariffs of 50% on steel, aluminum, and related metals (doubled in June 2025). The UK pays a reduced rate of 25% under the Economic Prosperity Deal. Chinese imports in this chapter face additional Section 301 tariffs ranging from 7.5% to 100%, depending on the specific product classification. Common products in this chapter include Lumber, Plywood, Particle board, Wood veneer, Wooden furniture parts, Chopsticks, Wood flooring, Wooden frames, Hardwood logs. Related HTS chapters include Chapter 45, Chapter 46, Chapter 47, Chapter 48, Chapter 94, which cover similar or complementary product categories.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average tariff rate for HTS Chapter 44 (Wood)?

The average MFN duty rate for wood is 3.5%. All imports also face the 10% Section 122 tariff. Section 232 tariffs of 50% apply to steel and aluminum products. Chinese imports may face additional Section 301 tariffs.

What products are in HTS Chapter 44?

Chapter 44 covers wood, including Lumber, Plywood, Particle board, Wood veneer, Wooden furniture parts. Related chapters include Chapter 45, Chapter 46, Chapter 47, Chapter 48, Chapter 94.

Are wood subject to Section 232 or Section 301 tariffs?

Yes, products in this chapter may be subject to Section 232 tariffs (50% on steel and aluminum, 25% for UK). Chinese imports in this chapter face Section 301 tariffs of 7.5-100%.