Meranti Laminated Veneered Lumber (LVL) from Germany
Laminated veneered lumber (LVL) beams with outer plies of meranti, a tropical hardwood from Southeast Asia, designed for structural framing in construction. Classified under HTS 4412.41.00.00 because it is LVL with at least one outer ply of tropical wood like meranti. These engineered wood products offer superior strength and stability compared to solid sawn lumber.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Obtain CITES permits if meranti species are listed as threatened; verify with USFWS for endangered tropical woods
• Provide mill certificates confirming outer ply is tropical wood and meets LVL structural standards (e.g
• ANSI A190.1)
• Avoid misclassification as general plywood (4412.10); ensure documentation specifies LVL construction and tropical outer ply