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Birch Wood Shavings for Smoking Chips from Germany

Fine birch shavings dried for use as smoking chips in meat curing and grilling. HTS 4401.49.0020 as non-agglomerated shavings from temperate hardwood processing. Clean burning with mild smoke flavor profile.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Provide food-grade certification for direct smoke contact applications

• Document kiln-drying temperatures to prove pest elimination

• Size shavings <25mm to avoid briquette/pellet confusion