Hybrid Glulam-Steel Beams from Japan
Composite beams combining glulam core with steel flitch plates for enhanced strength. Primary wood classification under HTS 4418.81 as glulam timber with metal reinforcement. Used in seismic zones requiring hybrid performance.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Value wood vs metal components separately for correct duty assessment
• Provide engineering calcs showing wood as principal structural element
• X-ray container scans may be needed to verify metal content