Hand-Scraped Bamboo Multilayer Flooring from Canada
Rustic-style flooring with hand-scraped bamboo wear layer over stable multilayer core, replicating distressed antique wood appearance. Classified HTS 4418.73.70.00 for assembled 'other' bamboo top layer panels. Surface texturing adds value through labor-intensive finishing.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Document hand-scraping process with photos and labor certification to justify value added
• Measure wear layer depth post-distressing to confirm minimum bamboo thickness requirements
• Avoid over-distressing that reveals core material, risking reclassification