Southern Pine LVL I-Joist
This is an engineered I-joist using southern yellow pine LVL for both flanges and web reinforcement, suited for hurricane-prone region construction. It is a prefabricated structural wood I-beam that falls under tariff item 4418.83.00. The use of southern yellow pine provides high strength and durability for demanding structural applications.
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% |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the southern yellow pine LVL meets Canadian standards for structural composite lumber (CSA O86)
• Verify that the product has been treated for termite and decay resistance if required for Canadian climates
• Provide documentation showing the I-joist is a finished engineered product, not raw lumber, to support the tariff classification
Related Products under Tariff item 4418.83.00
Douglas Fir Engineered I-Beam
This is a structural I-beam engineered from Douglas fir glulam flanges and a laminated veneer lumber web, designed for load-bearing applications in commercial building frameworks. It qualifies as builders' joinery and carpentry of wood under tariff item 4418.83.00 because it is a prefabricated I-beam made of wood, not a solid sawn timber product. The engineered composition and structural purpose align with the scope of this tariff item.
Glulam Wood I-Beam
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.
LVL Flange I-Joist
This is a prefabricated I-joist featuring parallel strand lumber (LVL) flanges bonded to an oriented strand board (OSB) web, used in residential floor and roof framing. It is an engineered structural timber product that fits the description of I beams under tariff item 4418.83.00. The combination of LVL and OSB provides dimensional stability and load-bearing capacity.
OSB Web TJI Joist
This is a Trus Joist I-joist (TJI) with an oriented strand board web and machine stress-rated wood flanges, designed for long-span floor applications. It is a prefabricated engineered structural timber I-beam product that falls under tariff item 4418.83.00. The machine stress-rated flanges ensure consistent strength properties for structural use.
Prefabricated Roof I-Beam
This is a factory-assembled wood I-beam designed for roof truss systems, featuring glulam flanges and plywood gusset web plates. It is an engineered structural timber I-beam intended for permanent building installation, qualifying under tariff item 4418.83.00. The prefabricated nature and structural design make it a builders' joinery product.