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Maple Sawdust Fuel Pucks from Japan

Round puck-shaped agglomerated maple sawdust from sawmill waste, compressed for fireplace use. Unique puck form represents 'similar forms' of agglomerated wood waste, classified under 'other'. Burns cleanly with high BTU output.

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

• Document puck dimensions and compression method to support 'similar forms' claim

• Obtain sawmill waste certificates proving mechanical processing origin

• Avoid overpacking to prevent pucks from fusing during humid transport