Bamboo Shear Wall Panels from Japan
Structural sheathing panels on bamboo framing designed for racking resistance in walls. HTS 4418.91.91.40 classification for fabricated bamboo structural members. Critical for hurricane-prone construction.
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
• Document shear capacity testing per ICC standards
• Specify OSB or plywood overlay if composite construction
• Avoid moisture exposure documentation requirements