Douglas Fir Structural Beams from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
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)
Import Tips
• Verify species origin documentation as softwood beams may require phytosanitary certificates; ensure no chemical impregnation to avoid 4418.81 classification; measure moisture content for ISPM 15 compliance if fumigated