Walnut Shell Pellets from Japan
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 — 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
• 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