4401.49.00.20 - Shavings

This HTS category, 4401.49.00.20, specifically classifies "Shavings" which are a form of wood waste and scrap. Shavings are distinct from sawdust (which is finer) and wood chips or particles (which are generally larger and more uniform). They are typically produced during woodworking processes such as planing, turning, or sanding and are characterized by their thin, often curled or irregular shapes. This classification applies when these shavings are not agglomerated into logs, briquettes, pellets, or similar forms.

The distinction between this subcategory and its sibling, 4401.49.00.90 (Other), lies in the specificity of the material. While 4401.49.00.90 covers any remaining wood waste and scrap that doesn't fit into more specific categories like shavings, this particular code is dedicated to the precise form of shavings. Therefore, if the material is identifiable as shavings, it should be classified under 4401.49.00.20, rather than the broader "Other" category.

As a leaf node within the HTS structure, 4401.49.00.20 has no further subcategories. Classification at this level is final. The key criterion for classification here is the physical form of the wood waste. Shavings, regardless of wood species or minor contaminants, will fall under this code as long as they are not agglomerated.