Staircase Formwork Shuttering
Specialized wooden shuttering for concrete staircases, with angled risers and treads forming capabilities, used as a temporary support system for poured concrete stairs. These are dedicated to concrete constructional work, fitting tariff item 4418.40.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6% | — | 6% |
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 shuttering is not specifically designed for concrete staircases and is a general wood assembly
Other articles of wood may apply if the shuttering function is not the primary use.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify these as shuttering for concrete construction, not as finished stair components
• Provide detailed specifications to CBSA showing the angled risers and treads forming design for concrete pours
• Verify that the shuttering is not a permanent staircase structure, which would fall under a different heading
Related Products under Tariff item 4418.40.00
Column Formwork Shuttering Kits
Column formwork shuttering kits made of wood, including curved plywood segments and straight bracing, used to shape concrete columns during construction. These kits are dedicated to concrete constructional work and are not finished joinery, falling squarely under tariff item 4418.40.00.
Heavy Duty Beam Formwork Panels
Heavy-duty beam formwork panels made of reinforced wood, designed to support concrete beams in multi-story construction. These panels are specifically engineered for concrete shuttering, with double-layered construction for load capacity, and are not finished carpentry, fitting tariff item 4418.40.00.
Laminated Pine Shuttering Boards
Laminated pine shuttering boards with waterproof coatings and tongue-and-groove edges, engineered for use in concrete formwork systems. These boards are dedicated to temporary concrete shuttering and are not finished carpentry, falling under tariff item 4418.40.00.
Modular Spruce Formwork System Panels
Modular spruce formwork system panels made from S-P-F spruce wood, designed for reusable concrete shuttering in high-rise construction. These panels feature interlocking edges and phenolic resin overlays for durability, and are dedicated to concrete constructional work, fitting tariff item 4418.40.00.
Plywood Concrete Formwork Panels
Prefabricated plywood panels designed specifically for temporary shuttering in concrete pouring operations, assembled with wood framing and coated for multiple reuses. These panels are dedicated to concrete constructional work and are not finished carpentry, falling under tariff item 4418.40.00.
Prefabricated Wall Formwork Shuttering
Prefabricated wooden assemblies for vertical concrete wall shuttering, featuring adjustable wood props and panels for residential and commercial pours. These are dedicated to concrete constructional work, not finished carpentry, fitting tariff item 4418.40.00.