4418.89.00.00/Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) Panels/Japan

Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) Panels from Japan

Mass timber panels made by cross-laminating layers of solid-sawn lumber at right angles with structural adhesives, used for walls, floors, and roofs in mid-rise buildings. HTS 4418.89.00.00 covers these as other engineered structural timber products for their orthogonal lamination strength.

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%

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Import Tips

• Obtain APA or equivalent certification for structural grading to support classification

• Document cross-layer orientation and adhesive type to distinguish from simple plywood

• Check state-specific building code approvals for CLT before marketing