Industrial Bitumen Impregnated Backer Board from Japan
Industrial bitumen-impregnated backer board is a medium-density fiberboard (0.35–0.5 g/cm³) treated with bitumen for use as a tile backer in high-moisture industrial settings. It provides structural support and water resistance, falling under tariff item 4411.94.00 for fiberboard of a density not exceeding 0.5 g/cm³.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the density is documented as 0.5 g/cm³ or less, as CBSA may require lab test results
• Declare the bitumen impregnation clearly, as it does not change the fiberboard classification
• Keep purchase records to support the declared value for duty calculation