Mixed Hardwood Briquettes
Cubiform briquettes from mixed oak, maple, and beech sawdust, agglomerated by compression with binder ≤3% by weight, cross-section >25 mm. They fall under tariff item 4401.39.00 as non-coniferous agglomerated wood waste not qualifying as briquettes under subheading note 2.
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 briquettes 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
• Verify the briquettes meet the briquette definition (cross-section >25 mm); if so, they may qualify under 4401.32.00, but if not, they stay in 4401.39.00
• Ensure the binder content is under 3% by weight
• Provide the species mix and manufacturing details to CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 4401.39.00
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Earthlog Natural Wax Sawdust Log
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