Mixed Hardwood Pellets
Mixed hardwood pellets made from various deciduous sawmill waste, agglomerated for use as biomass fuel in industrial and residential heating systems. They meet the subheading note 1 definition of wood pellets, being compressed from by-products of mechanical wood processing, with cylindrical shape and dimensions within the specified limits.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as wood chips or particles
Non-coniferous wood in chips or particles is classified separately.
If the product is in briquette form with a larger cross-section
Briquettes have a minimum cross-sectional dimension greater than 25 mm.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the pellets are cylindrical with a diameter not exceeding 25 mm and length not exceeding 100 mm, as per subheading note 1
• Keep documentation on the raw material source (sawmill waste) to confirm they are by-products
• Consider the oven-dry weight for duty calculation and ensure binder content is ≤3%
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Alder Wood Pellets
Alder wood pellets made from furniture-grade sawdust and cutter shavings, compressed into cylindrical form for use in BBQ pellet grills. They meet the subheading note 1 definition of wood pellets, with a diameter not exceeding 25 mm and length not exceeding 100 mm, and are agglomerated by compression without binders exceeding 3% by weight.
Birch Wood Pellets
Birch wood pellets produced from furniture industry shavings, compressed into fuel-grade cylinders for pellet grills and heaters. They qualify as wood pellets under subheading note 1, being agglomerated by compression from mechanical wood processing by-products, with dimensions within the specified limits.
Eucalyptus Wood Pellets
Eucalyptus wood pellets made from plantation processing waste, agglomerated by compression for use as biomass fuel. They meet the subheading note 1 definition of wood pellets, with cylindrical shape, diameter not exceeding 25 mm, and length not exceeding 100 mm, and are derived from mechanical wood processing by-products.
Hem-Fir Wood Pellets
Hem-fir wood pellets made from mixed Western hemlock and fir sawdust, compressed into standard fuel pellets for biomass markets. They qualify as wood pellets under subheading note 1, being agglomerated by compression from mechanical wood processing by-products, with dimensions within the specified limits.
Oak Wood Pellets
Oak wood pellets made from sawdust and cutter shavings of the furniture-making industry, compressed without binders exceeding 3% by weight. They qualify as wood pellets under subheading note 1, with a diameter under 25 mm and length under 100 mm, making them suitable for fuel applications.
Pine Wood Pellets
Pine wood pellets agglomerated by compression from mechanical wood processing by-products, meeting the exact specifications for wood pellets under subheading note 1. They are ideal for biomass heating boilers and eco-friendly fireplaces, with cylindrical shape and dimensions within the specified limits.