Engineered Bamboo Gable Roof Trusses from Japan
Factory-engineered gable end bamboo trusses using finger-jointed bamboo members for triangular roof framing in homes. Falls under HTS 4418.91.91.20 as specialized bamboo builders' joinery for roofing structures. Excludes bamboo shingles per hierarchy.
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 truss design calculations and metal plate connector specifications in entry docs; ensure FEMA-compliant labeling for hurricane-prone import markets; test for bamboo density standards (min 650 kg/m³)