Parallel Strand Lumber (PSL) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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