Southern Pine LVL Stud from China
Laminated veneered lumber stud with Southern pine coniferous outer veneers, designed for wall framing in construction. Falls under 4412.49.00.00 due to both outer plies being coniferous softwood in a laminated veneer structure. Provides superior strength-to-weight ratio over solid sawn lumber.
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 grading stamps from accredited agencies like APA for structural integrity; comply with USDA APHIS for pine wood pests; avoid bulk packaging that could lead to 4418 reclassification