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Balau Double-Hung Window Frame

Pre-assembled window frames made from Balau (Shorea spp.), a dense tropical hardwood known for its durability and resistance to decay. These double-hung sash window frames are ready for installation and qualify as builders' joinery of tropical wood under tariff item 4418.11.10.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China6%β€”6%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico6%β€”6%
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited States6%β€”6%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany6%β€”6%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan6%β€”6%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4418.11.90Higher: 8% vs 6%

If the window frames are made of non-tropical wood

This sibling item covers window frames of other wood species.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Ensure the wood species is clearly declared as Shorea spp. on the commercial invoice to support classification under 4418.11.10

β€’ Verify that the frames are fully assembled; unassembled kits may be classified elsewhere

β€’ Keep records of the tropical wood origin to comply with CBSA documentation requirements