Dowel-Laminated Timber (DLT) Column from Germany
Dowel-laminated timber columns use hardwood dowels to join softwood lamellas, creating solid structural members without adhesives. HTS 4418.99.91.40 applies to these fabricated structural wood for sustainable mass timber construction. High fire resistance for mid-rise buildings.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Certify dowel insertion quality and load testing per Eurocode or equivalent
• Document glue-free status to differentiate from glulam classifications