Beech End-Jointed Stair Treads from Canada
Fagus beech stair treads sawn to 36 mm thickness, end-jointed for seamless lengths exceeding 6 mm. Classified under 4407.92.00.00 as planed/sanded beech wood, not yet fully fabricated into joinery. Used in residential staircase construction.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Limit end-joints to 10% of length; excessive jointing risks reclassification as reconstituted wood
• Include grading certificates (e.g
• NHLA standards adapted for beech) for quality disputes
• Fumigate with methyl bromide if not kiln-dried to ISPM standards