Oak Wood Pellets from China
Cylindrical oak wood pellets made from sawdust and shavings of mechanical wood processing, compressed without exceeding 3% binder by weight. Diameter under 25mm and length under 100mm, qualifying as 'wood pellets' under subheading 4401.31 but classified here as 'other' agglomerated sawdust. Used primarily as eco-friendly fuel for pellet stoves and boilers.
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
• Verify binder content does not exceed 3% by weight with lab testing documentation to avoid reclassification
• Provide certificates of origin proving wood waste origin from mechanical processing or furniture-making industries
• Check for ISPM 15 compliance if pellets are used in packaging to prevent phytosanitary issues