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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Bulk import requires container ventilation specs; contaminant scans
• Pitfall: industrial vs retail end-use affects quotas