Douglas Fir Structural Beams
Rough-sawn Douglas fir beams for load-bearing applications in residential construction, supplied as solid wood without finger-jointing or gluing. These are classified as posts and beams of builders' joinery, distinct from laminated or engineered wood products.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 3% | — | 3% |
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 beams are simply sawn lumber without joinery features
Sawn coniferous wood not further worked than planed or sanded falls under heading 4407.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the beams are not finger-jointed or laminated, as those features would place them in subheadings 4418.81 to 4418.89
• Provide documentation showing the beams are solid sawn wood for construction use
• Verify that the beams are not further worked beyond sawing, planing, or sanding to maintain classification
Related Products under Tariff item 4418.30.00
Bamboo Structural Beams
Structural beams made from large-diameter bamboo poles, processed into rectangular cross-sections for use in construction joinery. Under Chapter 44 Note 6, references to wood include bamboos and other woody materials, so these beams are classified as posts and beams of heading 4418.
Cedar Fence Beams
Western red cedar beams used for heavy-duty fencing and gate construction, supplied as solid, untreated wood. These are posts and beams of builders' joinery, not falling under the engineered or assembled products of subheadings 4418.81 to 4418.89.
Hem-Fir Support Beams
Mixed hemlock-fir beams for interior support columns, supplied as untreated sawn wood. These beams are used as builders' joinery posts and beams, and the mixed species composition is consistent with the Hem-fir definition in subheading note 4.
Mahogany Support Posts
Kiln-dried, untreated mahogany posts for luxury porch and balcony supports. These solid hardwood posts are classified as builders' joinery posts and beams, not falling under the engineered or assembled subheadings 4418.81 to 4418.89.
Oak Timber Posts
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Pine Barn Beams
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