Finger-Jointed Stud Lumber from China
Finger-jointed studs are short lumber pieces end-joined with finger joints and dried to form continuous structural wall framing members. HTS 4418.99.91.40 covers these fabricated structural wood products for vertical load-bearing in light-frame construction. Reduces waste and provides uniform quality.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide joint strength test results and grade stamps from accredited agencies
• Mark packages with treatment status (e.g
• HT for heat-treated) per ISPM 15
• Document fabrication to distinguish from dimension lumber under 4407