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)

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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, most imports face the 10% Section 122 tariff (effective February 24, 2026; scheduled to sunset approximately July 24, 2026). Products in this chapter may carry Section 232 metals tariffs — since the April 6, 2026 restructuring, 50% on articles wholly of steel, aluminum, or copper and 25% on derivative articles, assessed on full customs value (doubled to 50% in June 2025; the UK pays a reduced 25% under the Economic Prosperity Deal). Note that the 10% Section 122 surcharge does not stack on the Section 232 metal content — it applies only to any non-metal portion. 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%. Most imports also face the 10% Section 122 tariff. Section 232 metals tariffs apply to steel/aluminum/copper articles — 50% on articles wholly of the metal and 25% on derivatives (full customs value); Section 122 does not stack on the metal content. 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 metals tariffs — 50% on articles wholly of steel/aluminum/copper and 25% on derivative articles (full customs value; UK 25%). Section 122 does not stack on the metal content. Chinese imports in this chapter face Section 301 tariffs of 7.5-100%.