Kempas LVL Engineered Trusses from Mexico
Pre-engineered roof truss components using kempas tropical hardwood LVL chords and webs. Classified 4412.41.00.00 as LVL with tropical outer plies meeting strict dimensional tolerances. Used in modular housing construction.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Submit truss design calculations stamped by professional engineer for customs valuation
• Specify tropical ply percentage by volume in technical data sheets
• Avoid bundling with metal truss plates to prevent set classification issues