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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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