Dowel-Laminated Timber (DLT) Column from Japan
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 — 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
• Certify dowel insertion quality and load testing per Eurocode or equivalent
• Document glue-free status to differentiate from glulam classifications