Maple Sawdust from Japan
Fine maple wood sawdust from furniture making and cabinetry, non-agglomerated under HTS 4401.41.00.00. Popular for smoking meats due to mild flavor or as absorbent bedding. Strictly by-product without compression or binders per chapter definitions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Label clearly as 'food-grade' if for smoking to comply with FDA import requirements beyond HTS
• Avoid compression during baling; loose fill prevents agglomeration classification