Pine Wood Shavings Briquettes from China
Cubiform briquettes produced from pine sawmill shavings, compressed for efficient burning in wood stoves. Classified in HTS 4401.39.42.20 as 'other' agglomerated shavings waste, derived from mechanical wood processing by-products. Binder use is minimal to comply with fuel waste definitions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include mill certificates proving shavings from furniture/processing waste; test moisture content to avoid reclassification as unfinished wood
• Common pitfall: exceeding binder limits triggers chemical waste headings