Poplar Faggot Bundles from Mexico
Compressed bundles of poplar twigs and small branches used for efficient kindling in wood stoves. Nonconiferous poplar in faggot form qualifies under HTS 4401.12.00.00 for fuel wood.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Secure faggots tightly to prevent unraveling; loose twigs risk being assessed as waste/scrap
• Fast-growing poplar often cheap; watch for undervaluation claims by CBP during examination
• Regional pest surveys may apply; check APHIS alerts for poplar-specific quarantines