Fir Branch Fuel Bundles from Japan
Coniferous fir branches bundled for decorative and functional fireplace use during holidays. HTS 4401.11.00.00 includes twigs and similar forms of coniferous wood intended primarily as fuel.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Time imports for winter season to match peak demand and avoid storage duties
• Remove needles completely if over 10% by weight to prevent agricultural classification
• Label as 'burnable only' to avoid toy/ornament misclassification under Chapter 95