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Daisy Wood Chip

Daisy wood chips are a type of biomass fuel derived from wood, specifically produced from daisy stems and flower heads after harvesting. They are gaining recognition as a sustainable energy source and soil amendment.

Material

The primary material is Bellis perennis, commonly known as the daisy. Wood chips are created by chopping or shredding the entire daisy plant, including stems, leaves, and flower heads, into small pieces. While traditionally wood chips are sourced from trees, utilizing the entirety of the daisy plant offers a novel approach to biomass production, especially in agricultural settings where daisies may be grown as a cover crop or for other purposes. The resulting chips retain the lignocellulosic structure of the plant, alongside the organic compounds present in the daisy.

Purpose

The main purposes of daisy wood chips are:

• Biofuel: Used as a renewable energy source for heating, cooking, and electricity generation in specialized biomass boilers or gasifiers.
• Soil Amendment: Applied to gardens, agricultural fields, and landscaping to improve soil structure, water retention, and nutrient content. The decomposition of the chips adds organic matter to the soil.
• Mulch: Used to suppress weed growth, retain soil moisture, and regulate soil temperature in gardens and landscaping.
• Composting: Added to compost piles to provide carbon-rich material and accelerate the decomposition process.

Function

• Energy Production: Daisy wood chips, like other biomass fuels, release energy through combustion or gasification. The energy content depends on the moisture content and density of the chips.
• Soil Improvement: Decomposition releases nutrients (though at a slower rate than other organic materials), improves soil aeration, and increases the water-holding capacity of the soil. The lignin content contributes to long-term soil structure improvement.
• Weed Suppression: The physical barrier created by the chips prevents sunlight from reaching weed seeds, inhibiting their germination and growth.
• Moisture Retention: Chips reduce evaporation from the soil surface, helping to maintain consistent soil moisture levels.

Usage Scenarios

• Small-scale Heating: Used in biomass stoves and boilers for heating homes, greenhouses, and other small buildings.
• Agricultural Applications: Applied to fields after harvest to improve soil health and reduce the need for synthetic fertilizers.
• Gardening: Used as mulch around plants to suppress weeds and retain moisture.
• Landscaping: Used in pathways and garden beds for aesthetic purposes and weed control.
• Composting Facilities: Added to compost piles to provide a carbon source and accelerate decomposition.
• Renewable Energy Plants: Utilized in dedicated biomass power generation facilities (though less common due to lower energy density compared to traditional wood chips).

Common Types

While "daisy wood chip" generally refers to chips made from Bellis perennis, variations exist based on processing and intended use:

• Raw Daisy Chips: Chips produced directly from harvested daisy plants with minimal processing.
• Dried Daisy Chips: Chips that have been dried to reduce moisture content, increasing energy density and improving combustion efficiency.
• Pelletized Daisy Chips: Chips that have been compressed into pellets, offering easier handling and storage. This is less common due to the fibrous nature of daisies.
• Coarse vs. Fine Chips: Chips vary in size depending on the shredding process. Coarse chips are better for mulch, while finer chips are better for composting or soil amendment.

Daisy wood chip can be classified under several HS codes based on its form and type, as detailed below:

• 4401210000: This HS code covers Fuel wood, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in faggots or in similar forms; wood in chips or particles; sawdust and wood waste and scrap, whether or not agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms: Wood in chips or particles: Coniferous. This applies if the wood chip is sourced from coniferous trees. The first two digits '44' indicate wood and wood charcoal. '01' specifies fuel wood, and '21' further defines it as coniferous wood chips. The applicable tax rate is a base tariff of 0.0%, an additional tariff of 25.0%, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 55.0%.
• 4401220000: This HS code covers Fuel wood, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in faggots or in similar forms; wood in chips or particles; sawdust and wood waste and scrap, whether or not agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms: Wood in chips or particles: Nonconiferous. This applies if the wood chip is sourced from non-coniferous trees. The first two digits '44' indicate wood and wood charcoal. '01' specifies fuel wood, and '22' further defines it as non-coniferous wood chips. The applicable tax rate is a base tariff of 0.0%, an additional tariff of 25.0%, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 55.0%.
• 4401310000: This HS code covers Wood in the form of chips, flakes or sawdust. This is a more general classification for wood chips, flakes, or sawdust. The first two digits '44' indicate wood and wood charcoal. '01' specifies fuel wood, and '31' further defines it as wood in the form of chips, flakes or sawdust. The applicable tax rate is a base tariff of 0.0%, an additional tariff of 25.0%, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 55.0%.

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