New

Ask Wove anything about tariffs.

Try Tariff Assistant

Spruce Planer Dust from Japan

Lightweight dust from spruce dimension lumber planers, non-agglomerated. Fits HTS 4401.49.00.90 as coniferous wood waste ideal for smokehouse fuel.

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

• Low resin spruce perfect for food smoking; include food-grade certification

• Monitor moisture <10% prevents spontaneous combustion declarations

• Specify planer knife condition; dull knives contaminate with metal