Coniferous Chipwood for Particleboard from Japan
Chipped coniferous wood in small pieces, roughly prepared without compression, for particleboard production. Classified in 4404.10.00 as chipwood and the like of coniferous species. Essential raw material for engineered wood panels.
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
• Specify chip size <25mm and no binders added to distinguish from pellets
• Fumigation certificates mandatory; untreated chips risk quarantine