Kempas LVL Engineered Trusses
Kempas LVL engineered trusses are pre-engineered roof truss components made from kempas tropical hardwood LVL chords and webs, used in modular housing construction. They fall under tariff item 4412.41.00 as LVL with at least one outer ply of tropical wood, as defined in the subheading.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +50.0% | 50% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the trusses are made of plywood rather than LVL
This alternative covers plywood with tropical outer plies, which may apply if the truss components are not LVL.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the kempas (Koompassia spp.) outer plies are documented as tropical wood in your customs paperwork to support the 4412.41.00 classification
• Confirm that the trusses comply with Canadian engineering standards, such as CSA O86, and be prepared to provide load-testing data to the CBSA if requested
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