Birch Wood Shavings for Smoking Chips from Japan
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 — 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
• 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