Ash Wood Faggots from Japan
Bundled twigs and small branches from ash tree management, loose form under HTS 4401.49.00. Traditional kindling or garden mulch material. Not logs/billets despite faggot bundling.
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
• Loose bundling allows inspection for emerald ash borer
• Quarantine restrictions vary by ash species origin
• Natural moisture requires ventilated containers