Oak Sawdust Pellets from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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