Western Red Cedar Glulam Roof Trusses from China
Pre-engineered glue-laminated roof truss components from western red cedar, laminated for high strength-to-weight ratio. Falls under HTS 4418.81.00.00 as glulam engineered structural timber, not complete joinery. Used in exposed roof applications for aesthetic and structural benefits.
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
• Submit truss design calculations certified by a professional engineer to confirm glulam classification
• Document adhesive formulation to prove compliance with formaldehyde emission standards like CARB Phase 2
• Package securely to prevent delamination during shipping, which could lead to reclassification claims