4401.49.00.20/Birch Wood Shavings for Smoking Chips/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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