Packing cases — HTS 4415
Packing cases, boxes, crates, drums and similar packings, of wood; cable-drums, of wood; pallets, box-pallets and other load boards, of wood; pallet collars of wood
Chapter 44 › Heading 4415
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 4415 is a four-digit product category for certain shipping and handling articles made of wood. It groups wooden packing cases, boxes, crates, drums, and similar containers; wooden cable drums; wooden pallets, box-pallets, and other load boards; and wooden pallet collars. The heading describes the article’s function and construction, not merely any product that happens to contain wood.
To choose an 8-digit HTSUS code, start with the article’s principal type—such as a case, cable drum, pallet, or pallet collar—and then review the lower-level subheadings. Those subdivisions commonly distinguish the product by its specific form, construction, or material characteristics. Confirm the complete tariff description, unit of quantity, and any applicable statistical suffix in the current HTSUS. Classification can depend on design and intended use, so unusual or multifunctional articles may require a customs broker or binding ruling.
What to check
- Identify the article’s primary function and match it to the most specific description, rather than classifying it only as a generic wooden item.
- Document the construction: wood species or material, assembled form, dimensions, reusable or one-way design, and whether it is a pallet, container, drum, or collar.
- Check whether the article is imported empty or together with merchandise; packaging provisions can depend on how the packing is presented and used.
- Read every 8-digit subheading and its legal notes, and verify whether a statistical suffix applies to your exact product.
- Compare the classification with the current HTSUS and retain product drawings, photographs, specifications, and broker or ruling support for your records.
HTS heading 4415 summary
Packing cases is a 4-digit product category containing 0 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.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 4415.10 | Cases, boxes, crates, drums and similar packings; cable-drums |
| 4415.20 | Pallets, box-pallets and other load boards; pallet collars |
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 4415?
Packing cases, boxes, crates, drums and similar packings, of wood; cable-drums, of wood; pallets, box-pallets and other load boards, of wood; pallet collars of wood. 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.