Wood pellets
Fuel wood, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in faggots or in similar forms; wood in chips or particles; sawdust and wood waste and scrap, whether or not agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms: > Sawdust and wood waste and scrap, agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms: > Wood pellets
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 4401.31.00.00
Oak Wood Pellets
Cylindrical oak wood pellets made from sawdust and cutter shavings of the furniture-making industry, compressed without binders exceeding 3% by weight. Diameter under 25mm and length under 100mm, qualifying as fuel wood pellets under HTS 4401.31.00.00. Primarily used for residential heating in pellet stoves.
Spruce Wood Pellets
High-energy spruce pellets produced from S-P-F mixed sawdust (spruce-pine-fir) per Chapter 44 notes, agglomerated for stove fuel under HTS 4401.31.00.00. Low moisture content ensures clean burning with minimal residue.
Birch Wood Pellets
Premium hardwood birch pellets from furniture industry shavings, compressed into fuel-grade cylinders per 4401.31 subheading definition. Excellent for long-burn pellet grills and heaters.
Mixed Hardwood Pellets
Blended hardwood pellets from various deciduous sawmill waste, agglomerated for universal biomass fuel applications under HTS 4401.31.00.00 specs. Versatile for industrial and residential heating systems.
Hem-Fir Wood Pellets
Hem-fir pellets from mixed Western hemlock and fir sawdust as defined in 4407.14 note, compressed into standard fuel pellets for HTS 4401.31.00.00. Popular for Pacific Northwest biomass markets.
Eucalyptus Wood Pellets
Fast-growing eucalyptus pellets from plantation processing waste, agglomerated per 4401.31 specs for export biomass fuel. High density provides superior shipping efficiency.
Alder Wood Pellets
Alder sawdust pellets ideal for smoking food in BBQ pellet grills, made from furniture-grade waste compressed to 4401.31.00.00 standards. Distinct flavor profile for culinary applications.
Pine Wood Pellets
Pine sawdust pellets agglomerated by compression from mechanical wood processing by-products, meeting exact specifications for HTS 4401.31.00.00 wood pellets. Ideal for biomass heating boilers and eco-friendly fireplaces. Cylindrical shape ensures efficient combustion.