Maple Sawmill Shavings Fuel Logs from Japan
Log-form agglomerates from maple sawmill shavings, designed for clean-burning stove fuel. HTS 4401.39.42.20 applies to these 'similar forms' of agglomerated wood waste shavings. High energy density from pure processing by-products.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide sawmill waste logs; test density for proper compression validation
• Pitfall: loose packing mistaken for non-agglomerated under 4401.21