Hoopwood — HTS 4404
Hoopwood; split poles; piles, pickets and stakes of wood, pointed but not sawn lengthwise; wooden sticks, roughly trimmed but not turned, bent or otherwise worked, suitable for the manufacture of walking-sticks, umbrellas, tool handles or the like; chipwood and the like
Chapter 44 › Heading 4404
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 4404 is a broad product category for certain roughly prepared wood products. It groups items such as hoopwood, split poles, pointed piles, pickets and stakes that are not sawn lengthwise; roughly trimmed wooden sticks suitable for making walking-sticks, umbrellas or tool handles; and chipwood or similar material. These goods are generally less processed than finished wood articles.
The four-digit heading is only the starting point. To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, identify the product’s specific type and the material or wood category described in the subheadings. Check whether the item is a stake, pole, stick, chipwood, or another listed form; how it was made or worked; and any applicable species or material distinction. The final digits may reflect the U.S. tariff schedule’s more detailed breakout, so use the current HTSUS wording rather than relying on a product name alone.
What to check
- Describe the item’s physical form, intended use, dimensions, and manufacturing process before searching the tariff schedule.
- Confirm that the wood is only roughly trimmed and has not been turned, bent, or otherwise worked in a way that places it in another heading.
- Determine whether the item is split, pointed, sawn lengthwise, or processed into a finished article; these details can change classification.
- Check the applicable 8-digit subheading’s material, species, or product-type wording and compare it with supplier specifications and product samples.
- Review the current HTSUS and consult a customs broker or request a binding ruling if the processing or product description is ambiguous.
HTS heading 4404 summary
Hoopwood is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4404.10.00 👉 | Coniferous | Free | — | Free |
| 4404.20.00 👉 | Nonconiferous | Free | — | Free |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 4404?
Hoopwood; split poles; piles, pickets and stakes of wood, pointed but not sawn lengthwise; wooden sticks, roughly trimmed but not turned, bent or otherwise worked, suitable for the manufacture of walking-sticks, umbrellas, tool handles or the like; chipwood and the like. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.