Walnut Shell Pellets from China
Compressed walnut shell and sawdust pellets for industrial fuel, cylindrical ≤25mm diameter from woodworking waste, binder ≤3%. Classified in 4401.39.42 as agglomerated woody waste not from conifers. Popular for biomass power generation.
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
• Chapter note includes woody materials like nut shells; provide botanical certification linking to wood processing by-products
• Test for exact binder percentage; excess shifts to chemical preparations under other chapters
• Bulk packaging common—ensure ISPM-15 compliance for wooden pallets used in shipping