Finger-Jointed Lodgepole Pine Boards from Japan
Finger-jointed lodgepole pine boards, sawn lengthwise and exceeding 6 mm in thickness, are used for paneling and other rustic interior applications. The finger-jointing process end-joints the boards, which is permitted under this tariff item as the wood remains sawn and not further worked beyond planing, sanding or end-jointing. As coniferous wood not elsewhere specified, it falls under tariff item 4407.19.00.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
Import Tips
• Ensure the boards are classified as coniferous wood and that the finger-jointing does not transform them into an article of another heading
• Have documentation showing the thickness exceeds 6 mm and that the wood is not treated with preservatives, as treated wood may fall under a different tariff item
• Verify the country of origin to determine if a free trade agreement rate applies