Oak-Faced Laminated Veneered Lumber Stud from China
LVL structural studs with outer hardwood oak veneer ply over softwood core, ideal for residential framing. Falls under 4412.42.00.00 due to the nonconiferous oak outer ply as per HTS definitions for other LVL. Provides strength and aesthetic finish for exposed applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Require botanical species identification for oak ply to confirm nonconiferous status; Use ISPM-15 compliant packaging to prevent pest issues; Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring core material as determining classification