Planed Alder Lumber from Japan
Planed alder lumber consists of red alder boards sawn to a thickness exceeding 6 mm, planed and sanded for use in cabinet doors and millwork. This product falls under tariff item 4407.99.00 as 'other' non-coniferous wood, sawn or chipped lengthwise, planed or sanded. Alder is a temperate hardwood, and the processing is limited to planing and sanding, which is permitted under this heading.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Confirm the wood is red alder (Alnus rubra) and not another species that may have a specific tariff item
• Ensure the lumber is not profiled or further worked beyond planing and sanding
• Have the thickness documented to prove it exceeds 6 mm