Mixed Hardwood Pellet Logs
Mixed hardwood pellet logs are agglomerated logs formed from mixed hardwood sawdust and chips, shaped into log forms rather than standard cylindrical pellets. Derived from wood transformation activities with a binder content of ≤3%, they fit the description of 'similar forms' of agglomerated wood waste and are classified under tariff item 4401.39.00 as 'other'. They offer a convenient, high-density fuel for fireplaces.
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 cylindrical with diameter ≤25 mm and length ≤100 mm
Subheading 4401.31 covers wood pellets, which could apply if the log shapes meet the pellet dimensions.
If the logs are cubiform, polyhedral or cylindrical with minimum cross-section >25 mm
Subheading 4401.32 covers wood briquettes, which may apply if the log shapes match the briquette definition.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the binder content is ≤3% by weight to qualify as agglomerated wood waste
• Describe the product as 'log-shaped agglomerated fuel' to differentiate from standard pellets
• Prepare a technical datasheet showing the compression method and raw material sources for CBSA review
Related Products under Tariff item 4401.39.00
Ash Woodworking Sawdust Pellets
> These premium pellets are made from ash sawdust of woodworking shops, agglomerated for clean-burning heat. They qualify under tariff item 4401.39.00 as agglomerated wood waste in a form other than pellets or briquettes, falling within the "other" category of the subheading.
Birch Furniture Shavings Pellets
Pellets agglomerated from birch shavings generated in furniture manufacturing, used for eco-friendly heating. Fits subheading note for transformation activities with minimal binder. Low ash content for clean combustion.
Birch Mechanical Sawdust Logs
> These compressed logs are made from birch sawdust of mechanical wood processing plants, formed for industrial boiler fuel. They fall under tariff item 4401.39.00 as agglomerated wood waste in a form other than pellets or briquettes, consistent with the "other" category of the subheading.
Birch Wood Chip Briquettes
Birch wood chip briquettes are polyhedral fuel units made from birch wood chips originating from furniture industry waste, agglomerated with a minimal binder. With a cross-section exceeding 25 mm, they meet the briquette definition in subheading note 2, but are classified under tariff item 4401.39.00 as 'other' agglomerated forms because they are not within the specific subheadings for pellets or briquettes. They are commonly used for outdoor fireplaces and heating.
Birch Wood Logs from Scrap
> These fuel logs are made from agglomerated birch sawdust, pressed into log form for use as fuel. They fall under tariff item 4401.39.00 as agglomerated wood waste in a form other than pellets or briquettes, consistent with the "other" category of the subheading.
Cedar Planer Shavings Briquettes
Briquettes from cedar planer shavings of woodworking operations, providing aromatic long-burning fuel. Under tariff item 4401.39.00 for agglomerated shavings scrap in polyhedral form. Popular for outdoor fire pits due to natural properties.