Bamboo Ceiling Beams and Joists from Japan
Structural bamboo beams and joists assembled for ceiling frameworks in construction carpentry. HTS 4418.91.91 captures these as other bamboo joinery products. Their load-bearing role in building assembly qualifies classification.
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
• Provide load-bearing certifications to support structural joinery declaration
• Kiln-dry to under 19% moisture to meet US import standards for dimensional stability
• Avoid bundling with roofing to prevent shingles/shakes misclassification