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Sawdust Plaster Blocks from Japan

Construction blocks made from sawdust waste agglomerated with plaster binders, suitable for interior partitions. HTS 6808.00.00.00 applies to wood waste bound with mineral plaster. Lightweight alternative to concrete blocks.

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

Test for plaster purity; gypsum-based binders must dominate mineral content

Include safety data sheets confirming low formaldehyde from wood waste