Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) from China
Engineered wood product composed of thin wood veneers glued together under heat and pressure, forming strong beams for headers, joists, and rim boards in construction. Falls under HTS 4418.89.00.00 as other engineered structural timber products due to veneer lamination for load-bearing capacity.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include engineering data sheets showing span tables and load ratings for customs valuation
• Ensure veneer origin certification if importing from multiple countries to avoid species mix issues
• Label clearly as 'structural LVL' to prevent reclassification as simple plywood