Cherry Wood Chips from Japan
Nonconiferous cherry wood chips from lumber mills, ideal for garden mulch or heating fuel. Classified in HTS 4401.22.00.00 as raw wood particles, not formed into logs or pellets.
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
• Include heat treatment certification (ISPM 15) for all wood chip shipments
• Avoid mixing with bark as it may require different phytosanitary treatments
• Test for uniform sizing to distinguish from sawdust or finer particles