Glulam Wood I-Beam from Japan
An engineered I-beam made from glued laminated timber (glulam) with a top and bottom flange of multiple laminated wood layers connected by a thin plywood web. Classified under HTS 4418.83.00.00 as an engineered structural timber product designed for load-bearing construction applications like roof and floor supports.
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
• Verify structural engineering certifications and load ratings meet US building codes (IBC); obtain phytosanitary certificates for wood treatment against pests; ensure accurate glulam grading documentation to avoid misclassification as sawn lumber