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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If formed as briquettes
Cubiform units >25mm cross-section are briquettes per subheading note.
If for particleboard production
Industrial use as wood pulp particles moves to Chapter 47.
If part of machinery
Pellets as machine components classify under machinery parts.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Hardwood pellets require species verification; birch ash analysis prevents BBQ vs fuel disputes
• Document <3% binder via supplier affidavits; exceedance risks 4415 reclassification
• Palletize in moisture-proof wrapping; condensation common pitfall in container shipping
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Oak Wood Pellets
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Spruce Wood Pellets
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Mixed Hardwood Pellets
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Alder Wood Pellets
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