Oak Sawdust Pellets
Cylindrical pellets made from compressed oak sawdust, a by-product of woodworking operations, with no more than 3% binder by weight. Diameter under 25mm and length under 100mm, qualifying as wood pellets under subheading 4401.31 but classified here as sawdust.
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 CBSA determines the pellets are wood pellets per subheading note 1
Wood pellets under 4401.31 are specifically defined and may take precedence over the 'other' sawdust code.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Although the product meets wood pellet dimensions, it is classified under 4401.39.00 as sawdust; ensure the bill of lading matches
• Provide the binder percentage and sawdust source documentation
• Confirm the CBSA accepts the 'other' classification over 4401.31
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.