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Fire-Retardant Glulam Beams from Germany

Glue-laminated beams pressure-impregnated with fire-retardant chemicals for enhanced building safety. Retains HTS 4418.81 classification as glulam structural timber with added treatment. Meets IBC fire code requirements for exposed wood.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Provide FR-S classification reports from ICC or UL for treated glulam

• Declare chemical treatment type and retention levels per AWPA standards

• Test for off-gassing compliance with VOC regulations during import