Poplar Wood Shavings for Biomass Fuel from Japan
High-BTU poplar shavings from fast-growth plantation wood, used in biomass heating systems. Low ash content, fast ignition. HTS 4401.49.0020 as loose non-agglomerated shavings suitable for bulk fuel handling.
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 calorific value testing for fuel quality verification
• Ensure moisture <15% to prevent spontaneous combustion declarations
• Specify non-protected species for unrestricted importation