Posts and beams other than products of subheadings 4418.81 to 4418.89
Builders' joinery and carpentry of wood, including cellular wood panels and assembled flooring panels; shingles and shakes: > Posts and beams other than products of subheadings 4418.81 to 4418.89
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Products classified under HTS 4418.30.01.00
Douglas Fir Structural Beams
Rough-sawn Douglas fir beams used for load-bearing applications in residential construction. These beams are classified under HTS 4418.30.01.00 as they are solid wood posts and beams not qualifying as finger-jointed, glued, or chemically treated products of subheadings 4418.81-4418.89. They provide essential structural support in framing.
Oak Timber Posts
Kiln-dried oak posts designed for fencing and structural porch supports in outdoor applications. Classified in 4418.30.01.00 as they are untreated hardwood posts and beams excluded from laminated or jointed subheadings 4418.81-4418.89. Ideal for durable framing elements.
Southern Yellow Pine Load-Bearing Beams
Dimensionally accurate southern yellow pine beams for roof and floor joists in construction. These fall under HTS 4418.30.01.00 as plain sawn posts and beams not meeting criteria for assembled, laminated, or treated products in 4418.81-4418.89. Commonly used in framing.
Redwood Deck Posts
Naturally durable redwood posts for deck and railing construction, rough sawn without treatments. HTS 4418.30.01.00 applies to these untreated posts and beams outside laminated or jointed subheadings. Popular for exterior durability.
Cedar Fence Beams
Aromatic western red cedar beams for heavy-duty fencing and gate construction. These solid wood products are classified in 4418.30.01.00 as they lack the assembly or treatment features of subheadings 4418.81-4418.89. Known for rot resistance.
Laminated Veneer Lumber Beams (Non-Glued)
Engineered LVL beams composed of compressed veneers without adhesives, used in header applications. While engineered, if not glued or assembled per subheadings, they fit 4418.30.01.00 for basic posts and beams. Provides high strength-to-weight ratio.
Teak Structural Posts
Premium teak hardwood posts for marine and outdoor structural use, untreated and rough sawn. Classified under 4418.30.01.00 as simple wood joinery excluding treated or laminated variants. Exceptional weather resistance.
SYP 4x6 Fence Posts
Standard 4x6 southern yellow pine posts pressure-ready but untreated for agricultural fencing. HTS 4418.30.01.00 covers these dimensioned beams not in specialized subheadings. Common in ranch applications.
Hem-Fir Support Beams
Mixed hemlock-fir beams for interior support columns per subheading note definitions. Untreated sawn beams classify in 4418.30.01.00 when used as joinery, distinct from raw lumber. Versatile for framing.
Bamboo Structural Beams
Large-diameter bamboo poles processed into rectangular beams per chapter note on woody materials. Classified 4418.30.01.00 as untreated posts/beams for construction joinery. Sustainable alternative.
Pine Barn Beams
Hand-hewn pine beams for exposed barn and timber frame construction. Solid sawn products under 4418.30.01.00 excluding jointed variants. Rustic aesthetic appeal.
Mahogany Support Posts
Genuine mahogany posts for luxury porch and balcony supports, kiln-dried untreated. HTS 4418.30.01.00 for hardwood beams not chemically modified. Premium durability.
SPF Roof Beams
Spruce-pine-fir mixed species beams per 4407.13 note, for roof rafters in residential builds. Classified 4418.30.01.00 as dimensional joinery beams. Cost-effective framing.
Cypress Deck Beams
Bald cypress beams naturally rot-resistant for deck undersides and piers. Untreated sawn products in 4418.30.01.00 for builders' applications. Southern specialty wood.
Walnut Timber Beams
Black walnut beams for custom high-end structural and decorative framing. Solid kiln-dried under 4418.30.01.00 excluding assembled forms. Luxury construction material.