Oak Sawdust Pellets from Japan
Cylindrical pellets made from compressed oak sawdust, a by-product of woodworking operations, with no more than 3% binder by weight. Diameter under 25mm and length under 100mm, qualifying as wood pellets under subheading 4401.31 but classified here as agglomerated sawdust fuel. Used primarily for biomass heating in pellet stoves.
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
• Verify binder content does not exceed 3% by weight with lab testing certificates to avoid reclassification
• Provide documentation proving sawdust origin from mechanical wood processing to meet subheading requirements