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Birch Wood Lathe Scrap from Japan

Stringy scrap from birch wood lathe turning operations, not agglomerated. HTS 4401.49.00.90 covers this non-coniferous fibrous wood waste used in paper pulp trials.

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%

Import Tips

Measure fiber length; long lathe fibers valuable for specialty paper

Test for resin content affecting pulp yield calculations

Bundle by spindle speed origin; different lathes produce varying scrap quality