S-P-F Glulam Lumber
Glue-laminated lumber from Spruce-Pine-Fir mixed stands, dimensionally stable for headers and beams. This engineered glulam with multiple laminations meets the definition under tariff item 4418.81.00 and is common in Canadian construction.
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 lumber is not glued but solid S-P-F
Solid S-P-F lumber is classified under heading 4407.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the S-P-F mix meets subheading note 3 for classification
• Provide species composition and lamination details to CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 4418.81.00
Bamboo Glulam Beams
Engineered beams made from laminated bamboo strips, bonded with adhesives to form structural members. Under Chapter 44 Note 6, bamboo is treated as wood, and these beams meet the definition of glue-laminated timber (glulam) for load-bearing applications.
Curly Maple Glulam Posts
Decorative structural posts made from laminated curly maple hardwood, combining aesthetic grain with engineered strength. These glue-laminated posts are suitable for exposed interior applications and meet the definition of glulam under heading 4418.
Douglas Fir Glulam Beams
Glue-laminated timber beams made from Douglas fir laminations bonded with adhesives, designed for structural load-bearing applications. These beams meet the definition of glulam as engineered structural timber products under tariff item 4418.81.00.
European Larch Glulam Rafters
Sloped glue-laminated rafters from European larch for pitched roof systems, offering natural decay resistance. These structural members are engineered through lamination and fall under glulam as defined in tariff item 4418.81.00.
Fire-Retardant Glulam Beams
Glue-laminated beams pressure-impregnated with fire-retardant chemicals for enhanced building safety. The treatment does not alter the glulam classification, as it remains engineered structural timber under tariff item 4418.81.00.
GluLam Arched Roof Beams
Curved glue-laminated beams from select hardwoods, custom-engineered for arched roof structures. The layered gluing process allows complex shapes while maintaining structural integrity, qualifying as glulam under tariff item 4418.81.00.