Glulam Wood I-Beam from China
This is an engineered I-beam made from glued laminated timber (glulam), with top and bottom flanges of multiple laminated wood layers connected by a thin plywood web. It is a prefabricated structural wood product used in building construction, falling under tariff item 4418.83.00 for I beams. The glulam construction provides high strength and stability for load-bearing applications.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
3%
Import Tips
• Confirm that the glulam layers are bonded with waterproof adhesives compliant with Canadian standards (CSA O112)
• Provide documentation showing the I-beam is a finished structural product, not raw lumber, to support the tariff classification
• Check if the product requires a Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC) evaluation for use in Canadian buildings