Birch Wood Lathe Scrap from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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