Oak Wood Pellets
Cylindrical oak wood pellets made from sawdust and shavings of mechanical wood processing, compressed with minimal binder under 3% by weight, diameter under 25 mm and length under 100 mm. They fall under tariff item 4401.39.00 as agglomerated wood waste from non-coniferous species.
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 pellets are cylindrical with a diameter not exceeding 25 mm and length not exceeding 100 mm and made from coniferous wood
Wood pellets definition applies to smaller cylindrical agglomerates from coniferous species.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify as agglomerated sawdust pellets; the oak species is non-coniferous, so it does not qualify for subheading 4401.31.00
• Ensure the pellets meet the size specifications (diameter ≤25 mm, length ≤100 mm) for reference
• Provide the species and binder content to CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 4401.39.00
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Birch Mechanical Sawdust Logs
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Birch Wood Logs from Scrap
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Duraflame Gold Artificial Fire Log
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Earthlog Natural Wax Sawdust Log
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