Birch Furniture Scrap from Japan
Irregular pieces and edge trimmings from birch furniture manufacturing, non-agglomerated under HTS 4401.49.00. Suitable for craft projects, mulch, or biomass fuel. Qualifies as 'wood waste and scrap' from transformation activities.
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
• Document furniture factory origin to validate scrap status vs lumber
• Sort out metal contaminants before export to avoid hazardous material flags
• Compress lightly in bales for efficient container loading without true agglomeration