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
13.2%
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
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