Mixed Softwood CLT Elevator Shaft Panels from Japan
Cross-laminated timber panels from mixed spruce-pine-fir (S-P-F) for elevator shaft enclosures in tall buildings. HTS 4418.82.00.00 specifically identifies CLT structural panels per nomenclature.
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
• Provide fire rating documentation (minimum 2-hour) for elevator shaft applications
• Include dimensional tolerances and flatness specifications critical for shaft alignment
• Use protective packaging to prevent edge damage during ocean transit