Aspen LVL Structural Column from Japan
Engineered LVL columns with aspen (nonconiferous) outer veneer for load-bearing pillars in timber framing. HTS 4412.42.00.00 covers this as other LVL with nonconiferous ply, aligning with legal wood definitions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure heat-treated marking per ISPM-15; Provide mill certificates for glue line strength; Common pitfall: incorrect outer ply declaration leading to duty disputes