Bamboo Cellular Structural Panels
Cellular structural panels made from bamboo, which is treated as a woody material under Chapter 44 Note 6. The honeycomb cellular core provides a lightweight yet strong panel for sustainable construction and furniture cores, falling squarely under tariff item 4418.92.00 as cellular wood panels.
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% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the panels are made of plywood with a cellular core
Plywood with a cellular core may be classified under plywood headings rather than cellular panels.
If the panels are not specifically cellular but other builders' joinery
Other builders' joinery of wood may fall under a different tariff item in the same heading.
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
• Ensure bamboo is treated as a woody material per Chapter 44 Note 6 and declare it as cellular wood panels
• Provide technical specifications of the honeycomb core to avoid classification disputes
• Verify that the panels are not assembled flooring or other excluded articles under Chapter 44 Note 1
Related Products under Tariff item 4418.92.00
Beech Cellular Wood Panels
Lightweight beech wood panels featuring a cellular core structure, designed for furniture and interior partitions. The cellular design offers high strength-to-weight ratio, and the product is classified under 4418.92.00 as cellular wood panels, consistent with Chapter 44's coverage of wood articles.
Oak Foamed Wood Core Panels
Engineered panels made from oak wood fibers that are foamed into a cellular structure, providing rigidity at low weight for cabinetry and decorative applications. These panels qualify as cellular wood panels under tariff item 4418.92.00, as they are wood-based and have a cellular core.
Pine Honeycomb Core Panels
Panels constructed from pine wood strips forming a hexagonal honeycomb cellular core, sandwiched between thin face veneers, ideal for lightweight construction and RV interiors. These are cellular wood panels under tariff item 4418.92.00, as they are wood-based and feature a cellular structure.
Poplar Cellular Insulation Panels
Poplar wood-based panels with an open-cell foam-like structure for thermal and acoustic insulation in walls and ceilings. These qualify as cellular wood panels under tariff item 4418.92.00, as they are made from wood and have a cellular structure, per Chapter 44 definitions.
Spruce S-P-F Cellular Panels
Cellular panels made from S-P-F (spruce-pine-fir mixed stands) with a honeycomb core for framing and sheathing applications. These are cellular wood panels under tariff item 4418.92.00, as they are wood-based and feature a cellular structure, consistent with Chapter 44 coverage.