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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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