Birch Furniture Shavings Pellets

Pellets agglomerated from birch shavings generated in furniture manufacturing, used for eco-friendly heating. Fits HTS 4401.39.42.20 as shavings agglomerated in pellet-like forms from transformation activities. Low ash content ideal for home heating systems.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4401.31.00Same rate: 35%

If standard cylindrical pellet dimensions met

Exact pellet criteria (≤25mm dia, ≤100mm length) override general shavings agglomeration.

4401.39Same rate: 35%

If contains bark or non-shaving impurities

Impurities like bark have specific waste subcategory, excluding pure shavings.

8417.10.00.00Higher: 37.9% vs 35%

If imported as fuel for industrial boilers

End-use in machinery parts context may classify under industrial furnace fuels.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Furnish industry waste affidavits; measure pellet dimensions strictly

Avoid blending with bark, which could shift to 4401.39.30

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