Bamboo Structural Columns from Japan
Cylindrical or square prefabricated columns from laminated bamboo veneer lumber (LVL), designed to bear vertical loads in buildings. HTS 4418.91.91.40 applies to these other fabricated structural wood members of bamboo. Provides earthquake-resistant support in modern architecture.
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
• Obtain third-party structural certification to support classification over unfinished wood
• Declare exact bamboo species if required for CITES or endangered species compliance
• Avoid bundling with non-structural trim to prevent set classification issues