Pine Wood Chips from Japan

Roughly cut chips from pine trees (Pinus spp.), a coniferous species, used primarily as fuel in industrial boilers or biomass energy production. Classified under HTS 4401.21.00.00 as coniferous wood in chips or particles, not agglomerated into pellets or briquettes.

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%

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Import Tips

• Verify species origin documentation to confirm coniferous classification; pine must be Pinus spp. to avoid reclassification

• Ensure chips meet 'wood in chips or particles' definition - not compressed or bound exceeding subheading limits for pellets

• Obtain phytosanitary certificates to prevent pest issues common with unprocessed wood chips