Laminated Pine Shuttering Boards from China
Laminated wooden boards made from pine, engineered for use as shuttering in concrete formwork systems. These boards feature waterproof coatings and tongue-and-groove edges for secure assembly, falling under HTS 4418.40.00.00 due to their dedicated role in supporting concrete during construction.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.7%
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
• Provide evidence of lamination process and concrete-specific coatings to distinguish from general lumber
• Ensure shipping manifests specify 'formwork shuttering' to prevent customs misclassification as sawn wood
• Test for binder content if agglomerated; over 3% may affect related fuel product classifications