Oak Wood Pellets from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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