Bamboo Tongue-and-Groove Flooring Strips
Strips of bamboo wood continuously shaped with tongue-and-groove profiles along the edges for easy interlocking during installation. They are planed and sanded for a smooth finish but not assembled, qualifying under tariff item 4409.21.00 as non-coniferous bamboo wood.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the strips are assembled into panels or flooring blocks
Assembled flooring panels fall under builders' joinery and carpentry of wood.
If the strips are of non-bamboo tropical wood
This covers other non-coniferous wood profiles.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the strips are not assembled into flooring panels; unassembled strips fall under this item
• Keep records of the bamboo species and treatment process for CBSA verification
• Check if the strips meet Canadian building code standards for flooring
Related Products under Tariff item 4409.21.00
Bamboo Beaded Edge Decorative Frieze Strips
Thin bamboo friezes with beaded (rounded) profiles continuously shaped along both longitudinal edges for ornamental ceiling or wall trim. They fall under tariff item 4409.21.00 as non-coniferous bamboo wood that is continuously shaped along its edges, not assembled.
Bamboo End-Matched Flooring Strips
Bamboo end-matched flooring strips are continuously shaped with tongue-and-groove profiles along their ends and edges, allowing for seamless interlocking during installation. These strips are planed and sanded to a smooth finish, making them ready for use as flooring. They fall under tariff item 4409.21.00 as non-coniferous bamboo wood continuously shaped along edges or ends.
Beaded Bamboo Picture Rail Moulding
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Chamfered End Bamboo Mouldings
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End-Jointed Bamboo Finger-Joint Blocks
End-jointed bamboo finger-joint blocks are bamboo blocks with finger-jointed ends for extended lengths and rebated faces for joinery, planed smooth. These blocks are used in custom millwork and are continuously shaped along ends and faces. They fall under tariff item 4409.21.00 as bamboo wood profiles.
End-Jointed Bamboo Shiplap Siding Strips
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