Drilled Bamboo Utility Studs for Wiring
Bamboo lumber studs factory-drilled with multiple conduit holes for electrical and plumbing runs in commercial buildings. These studs are worked to serve as builders' carpentry, with the drilling and shaping giving them the character of joinery 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 studs are not drilled and are just cut to length
Hem-fir or other sawn wood would be classified under heading 44.07.
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
• Document the drilling pattern and purpose (for utilities) in the product specification sheet
• Confirm that the bamboo has been treated against pests as per Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) requirements
• Keep records of the manufacturing process to show the studs are not merely sawn lumber
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