Oak Wood Briquettes from Germany
Cylindrical oak wood briquettes made from sawdust and shavings of the furniture-making industry, agglomerated by compression with less than 3% binder. They meet subheading 4401.32 criteria with cross-sectional dimensions greater than 25mm, used as premium BBQ fuel. Classified under 4401.32.00.00 as agglomerated wood waste in briquette form.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify briquette dimensions exceed 25mm cross-section and binder under 3% via lab testing; provide origin certificates for species identification; avoid misclassification as pellets by confirming size specs