Bamboo Shear Wall Panels from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Document shear capacity testing per ICC standards
• Specify OSB or plywood overlay if composite construction
• Avoid moisture exposure documentation requirements