Mahogany Sawdust Pellets from China
Premium mahogany sawdust agglomerated into fuel pellets for high-end biomass stoves, meeting pellet specs but tropical species excludes coniferous headings. 4401.39.42 applies to these non-standard wood pellets. Favored for clean-burning properties.
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
• CITES documentation may apply for mahogany species; declare sustainably sourced with chain-of-custody records
• Density testing ensures compliance with compression specs distinguishing from loose powder
• Color variation common—photos in entry docs prevent disputes over species identification