Pine Wood Shavings Briquettes from Japan
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 — 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
• 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