Larch Wood Chips from Japan
Chips from larch (Larix spp.) trees, valued for high BTU content in biofuel production. As coniferous wood particles, precisely matches HTS 4401.21.00.00 criteria for fuel-grade wood waste.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include heat treatment certificates (ISPM 15) for chips over certain sizes to meet quarantine standards
• Separate from bark content exceeding 10%, as high bark may reclassify as lower-grade waste
• Document end-use as fuel to prevent confusion with pulpwood imports