Bamboo Engineered I-Joists
Bamboo engineered I-joists are structural joists with an I-shaped cross-section, made from bamboo flanges and oriented strand board webs. They are used for floor and roof support in residential and commercial buildings. These joists are prefabricated bamboo joinery, classified under tariff item 4418.91.00.
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% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the joists are made from wood other than bamboo
Other wood I-joists are classified under this alternative.
If the joists are for concrete shuttering
Shuttering for concrete is a distinct heading.
If the joists are made of steel
Steel joists are classified in Chapter 73.
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 that the I-joists are manufactured to Canadian lumber standards, as CBSA may require proof
• Keep documentation of the bamboo source and treatment to avoid delays
• If the webs are made of non-wood materials, verify the overall classification still applies
Related Products under Tariff item 4418.91.00
Bamboo Attic Roof Trusses with Storage Space
Bamboo trusses configured with raised bottom chords to create attic storage space in residential roofs, assembled with gusset plates. These trusses are classified under tariff item 4418.91.00 as bamboo-specific roof truss products, with bamboo treated as wood under Chapter 44.
Bamboo Bathroom Vanity Carcasses
Unfinished bamboo carcasses for bathroom vanities, assembled for plumbers' and builders' joinery installation. These are builders' joinery of bamboo, not standalone furniture, as they are designed for on-site installation in construction projects, fitting tariff item 4418.91.00.
Bamboo Bookshelf Joinery Units
Modular bamboo shelving joinery for built-in library installations, featuring brackets and rails. These are designed for construction carpentry, not standalone furniture, and are classified under tariff item 4418.91.00 as bamboo builders' joinery.
Bamboo Braced Frame Assemblies
Bamboo braced frame assemblies are prefabricated sections made from joined bamboo members, designed to resist lateral loads such as wind or seismic forces. They are used in sustainable building construction and are delivered as ready-to-install components. These assemblies qualify as builders' joinery of bamboo under tariff item 4418.91.00.
Bamboo Cantilever Beam Assemblies
Bamboo cantilever beam assemblies are engineered structures made from bamboo, designed to support overhangs such as balconies or roofs. They are prefabricated and delivered as complete units, including brackets and connectors. As bamboo-based structural joinery, they fall under tariff item 4418.91.00.
Bamboo Ceiling Beams and Joists
Structural bamboo beams and joists assembled for ceiling frameworks in construction carpentry. These load-bearing elements are used in building assembly, qualifying as builders' joinery of bamboo under tariff item 4418.91.00.