Mixed Hardwood Briquettes from China
Cubiform briquettes from mixed oak, maple, and beech sawdust, agglomerated by compression with binder ≤3% by weight, cross-section >25mm. Falls under 4401.39.42 as non-coniferous agglomerated wood waste not qualifying as standard pellets. Used in outdoor fire pits and BBQ grills.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Measure briquette dimensions precisely; >25mm cross-section disqualifies from pellet classification—retain production specs
• Declare exact wood species mix; 'other' non-coniferous waste justifies 4401.39.42 over coniferous headings
• Ensure no chemical additives beyond minimal binder; residue analysis prevents reclassification as waste under Chapter 36