Birch Wood Logs from Scrap
Agglomerated birch sawdust pressed into fuel logs, similar form to billets but from waste/scrap, non-coniferous. It falls under tariff item 4401.39.00 as 'other' agglomerated forms of wood waste, not fitting pellets or briquettes precisely.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the logs are in cubiform, polyhedral, or cylindrical units with minimum cross-sectional dimension greater than 25 mm
Wood briquettes definition applies to larger agglomerated units.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify as agglomerated wood waste in log form, ensuring it does not meet the briquette definition (cross-section >25 mm) to stay in 4401.39.00
• Provide evidence that the logs are made from scrap or by-products
• Verify the binder content is under 3% by weight
Related Products under Tariff item 4401.39.00
Ash Woodworking Sawdust Pellets
Premium pellets from ash sawdust of woodworking shops, agglomerated for clean-burning heat with low moisture and consistent density. They fall under tariff item 4401.39.00 as agglomerated wood waste from non-coniferous species.
Birch Mechanical Sawdust Logs
Compressed logs from birch sawdust of mechanical wood processing plants, formed for industrial boiler fuel. They fall under tariff item 4401.39.00 as agglomerated scrap designated as sawdust product, with high calorific value for efficient large-scale heating.
Duraflame Gold Artificial Fire Log
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Earthlog Natural Wax Sawdust Log
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Eco FireBrick Compressed Sawdust Log
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Fruitwood Mixed Briquettes
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