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HTS Section IX

Wood and Articles of Wood; Cork; Plaiting Materials

Section IX groups 3 HTS chapters covering 988 tariff classifications, averaging about 2.4% general (MFN) duty, peaking in Chapter 46 at 4.5%.

2.4%
avg chapter duty
3
HTS chapters
988
tariff classifications
4.5%
peak (Ch 46)

According to the U.S. International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition, PlainTariff indexes 13,855 Column 1 general-rate tariff lines across 96 chapters as of August 2026. See our methodology for how rates are parsed and when the USITC vintage updates.

Section at a glance

According to PlainTariff's dutiable-only average MFN rates (USITC HTS 2026 Basic Edition), Section IX ranks #12 of 20 among sections with a measurable dutiable average (highest average = #1). The 3 chapters here average about 2.4% general (MFN) duty across 988 classifications.

#12 of 20
among sections by dutiable avg
2.4%
avg chapter duty
3
HTS chapters
988
tariff classifications

Section averages orient only; duty is set at the individual tariff-line level (USITC HTS 2026 Basic Edition).

A mixed-rate section that needs a chapter comparison

Section IX spans 3 chapters with a 2.4% average general (MFN) rate. Compare the chapter bars before treating the section-level figure as representative of a product.

The section summary guides the search; the tariff-line page supplies the rate.

Catalog
988
classifications
Route
3 chapters
before the heading

HTS section dispatch

SEC-IX · Section IX

RATE-LIGHT · RANK-MID · BOOK-MID · CH-3 · PEAK-MILD · PHOTO-FINISH

  • RATE-LIGHT

    5.4% avg MFN

  • RANK-MID

    #12 of 20

  • BOOK-MID

    988 lines

  • CH-3

    3 chapters

  • PEAK-MILD

    Peak 18%

  • PHOTO-FINISH

    ≈ Sec XVII

Nearest avg-rate peer: Section XVII (+0.0 pts)

Dutiable MFN neighbourhood around Section IX

Lowest/highest poles plus sections nearest this sheet on dutiable-only average (USITC HTS 2026)

Sec XVI · lowest avg3.6%Sec VI · near5%Sec IX · this section5.4%Sec XVII · near5.4%Sec XIV · near5.5%Sec XX · near5.6%Sec XII · highest avg15%

Source: USITC HTS 2026 As of 2026

Sec XVI · lowest avgSec VI · nearSec IX · this sectionSec XVII · nearSec XIV · nearSec XX · nearSec XII · highest avg

Section IX vs all HTS sections by classification count

Where this section's tariff-line inventory sits among all 22 HTS sections (schedule breadth, not a virtue ranking)

988 10th of 22 higher than 12 of 22 sections

Sections banded by USITC HTS classification count

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more sections. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition · 2026-05-15

MFN rate bands in Section IX

Exclusive bands across all 330 tariff lines in this section (USITC HTS 2026). Rate complex covers non-ad-valorem or unparsed general rates, not a restatement of the chapter-average chart below.

Average duty rate by chapter, Section IX

Mean general (MFN) rate across each chapter's tariff lines

Ch 442.1%Ch 450.7%Ch 464.5%

Source: USITC HTS 2026 As of 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What does HTS Section IX cover? ▼
HTS Section IX covers Wood and Articles of Wood; Cork; Plaiting Materials. It contains 3 chapters with a total of 988 individual tariff classifications.
How many chapters are in Section IX? ▼
Section IX contains 3 chapters. Each chapter groups related products with their own headings, subheadings, and tariff lines specifying duty rates.
Should I use the section average as a product duty rate? ▼
No. The section average is a comparison aid. The applicable general, special, and Column 2 rates appear on the exact tariff-line page for the product classification.
Where does Section IX sit among other HTS sections on PlainTariff? ▼
According to PlainTariff's dutiable-only average MFN rates (USITC HTS 2026 Basic Edition), Section IX ranks #12 of 20 among sections with a measurable dutiable average (highest average = #1). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How is the Harmonized Tariff Schedule organized? ▼
The HTS is organized into 22 Sections (Roman numerals I–XXII), which contain 99 Chapters. Each Chapter has Headings (4-digit), Subheadings (6-digit), and Tariff Lines (8-10 digit) with specific duty rates. Sections group related product categories together.
Where can I find the duty rate for a specific product? ▼
Click on a chapter in the table above to see all its tariff lines. Each tariff line links to a detail page with the General (MFN), Special (FTA), and Column 2 duty rates. For complex classifications, consult a licensed customs broker.

Nationwide HTS sections with similar tariff profiles

Two peer sets for Section IX, each excluding this section (the chapter table above stays the within-section path).

Similar dutiable average rate

Nearest other sections by dutiable-only MFN average (2.4% here).

Sec XVI 3.6% Sec XIX 3.7% Sec XV 4.0% Sec XVIII 4.6% Sec V 4.7% Sec VII 4.8%

Similar HTS line inventory

Nearest other sections by tariff-line count (988 here).

Sec XVII 897 lines Sec XVIII 1,083 lines Sec XX 868 lines Sec XIII 852 lines Sec VII 819 lines Sec XII 807 lines

Next steps

Drill from this section down to the exact rate for your product.

The section average is a rough guide; actual duty depends on the precise HTS classification and country of origin.

Related sections

Section XIISection XVISection XVIISection XIV | All sections | Highest tariffs

Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2026 Basic Edition) and FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock. See our methodology for how figures are computed.

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