Oak Wood Shavings Fuel Pellets from Japan
Cylindrical pellets made from oak wood shavings, compressed with minimal binder for use as a biomass fuel in pellet stoves. These fall under HTS 4401.39.42.20 as agglomerated shavings from wood processing waste, specifically in pellet form with diameter ≤25mm. They meet the subheading definition for fuel-grade agglomerated wood waste.
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 shavings origin and binder content ≤3% via lab testing to confirm 4401 classification; provide processing certificates showing mechanical wood waste source
• Watch for misclassification as plain sawdust under 4401.39.40