Rough Bamboo Poles from Japan
Rough bamboo poles harvested from plantations, stripped of branches and sheaths but not split or squared. Per chapter note 6, bamboo is treated as wood, and these unprocessed poles fall under tariff item 4403.99.00 as 'Other' wood in the rough.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure bamboo poles are free of soil and pests, and obtain a phytosanitary certificate if required by CBSA
• Declare the species (Phyllostachys edulis) and intended use (construction scaffolding) to support classification
• Note that bamboo is covered under 'wood' per chapter note 6