Parallel Strand Lumber (PSL) from Japan
Engineered lumber made from long wood strands oriented parallel and bonded with waterproof adhesives, used for beams and headers in heavy construction. Classified in HTS 4418.89.00.00 as other engineered structural timber for its strand-based composite structure.
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
• Provide strand length and orientation specs to prove engineered status vs particleboard
• Test adhesive for durability certification under extreme weather exposure claims
• Use ISPM 15 heat treatment stamps for wooden pallets in shipments