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Poplar Sawdust Compressed Cubes from Japan

Cubical agglomerated forms from poplar sawdust for efficient stove fuel storage and burning. By-product of mechanical processing, classified as sawdust scrap. Lightweight with rapid ignition properties.

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

• Cube dimensions must be documented to confirm agglomerated status

• Poplar's softness requires careful compression specs

• Bulk shipments need phytosanitary certificates for unprocessed wood content