Drilled Metal-Plated Studs from Japan
Engineered wood studs with pre-drilled holes and steel reinforcement plates at notches, designed for seismic zone framing. The drilled and notched features qualify as specialized builders' carpentry, falling under tariff item 4418.99.00 as other builders' joinery of wood.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
3%
Import Tips
• Ensure the steel plates are integral to the stud and not separate fasteners; if removable, they may be classified separately
• Declare the wood species and treatment (e.g
• fire-retardant) accurately for CBSA verification
• Keep invoices showing the engineered wood composition to support the tariff classification