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I-Joists (Engineered Wood) from Japan

Prefabricated structural beams with wood chord members and OSB webs, designed for floor and roof framing in residential construction. HTS 4418.89.00.00 includes these assembled engineered products as other structural timber elements.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include span rating tables and engineering specs for customs structural verification

• Separate OSB web components in documentation if imported unassembled

• Confirm fire rating documentation meets IBC requirements