Laminated Strand Lumber (LSL) from Japan
Laminated strand lumber (LSL) is an engineered wood product made from aspen or other wood strands oriented and bonded with adhesives into large billets, then cut into studs, rim boards, and other framing members. It is used as a structural substitute for solid lumber in residential and commercial construction. LSL falls under this tariff item as 'other' engineered structural timber products.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
3%
Import Tips
• Classify LSL as a structural composite lumber product under builders' joinery, not as particle board of heading 4410
• Provide strand orientation and adhesive information to support the engineered nature
• Verify that the product meets Canadian CSA O86 or equivalent structural standards