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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If briquettes with cross-section >25mm
Larger agglomerated units from same wood waste classify as briquettes under 4401.32 per subheading note.
If not agglomerated (loose sawdust)
Uncompressed wood waste and sawdust falls under 4401.21 without forming pellets or logs.
If chemically treated for pulp
Sawdust processed into semi-chemical wood pulp changes to Chapter 47 for papermaking materials.
Not sure which classification is right?
Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify pellet dimensions (diameter ≤25mm, length ≤100mm) and binder content ≤3% via lab testing to confirm 4401.31 classification
• Provide origin certificates proving wood waste from mechanical processing; fumigation may be required for softwood species
• Avoid misclassification as animal bedding by documenting primary fuel use; bulk packaging common pitfall for retail claims
Related Products under HTS 4401.31.00.00
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.