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Birch Mechanical Sawdust Logs from Japan

Compressed logs from birch sawdust of mechanical wood processing plants, formed for industrial boiler fuel. Agglomerated scrap designated as sawdust product per hierarchy. High calorific value for efficient large-scale heating.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Industrial end-use documentation prevents retail fuel misclassification

• Bulk packaging requires proper ventilation declarations for dust hazards

• Ensure logs aren't mistaken for unagglomerated particles during inspection