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Poplar Mechanical Shavings Briquettes from Japan

Briquettes agglomerated from poplar shavings of mechanical wood processing, for industrial boilers. HTS 4401.39.42.20 for other shavings forms from industry by-products. Cost-effective bulk fuel option.

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

• Bulk import requires container ventilation specs; contaminant scans

• Pitfall: industrial vs retail end-use affects quotas