Walnut Shell Pellets from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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