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Pine Sawdust from Japan

Sawdust produced from pine wood sawmilling, a fine particulate waste not agglomerated, fitting HTS 4401.41.00.00. Commonly used in horse bedding, smokehouses for flavoring, or as filler in composites. Derived directly from mechanical processing without binders.

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

• Include species certification as pine sawdust may qualify for lower duties under certain trade agreements like USMCA

• Package in bulk bags to maintain 'not agglomerated' status; retail packaging could risk reclassification