Kapur LVL Joists for Floor Systems from China
Kapur tropical hardwood veneered LVL joists engineered for floor and ceiling applications in commercial buildings. Falls under 4412.41.00.00 as LVL with tropical wood outer ply per official HTS definitions. Provides dimensional stability and resistance to warping.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Ensure APA or equivalent structural grading stamps visible for US building code compliance
• Document tropical wood outer ply thickness and species in commercial invoice to prevent reclassification
• Beware of binder content exceeding limits that could shift classification to reconstituted wood panels