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%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
• 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