Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) Beam
Laminated veneer lumber beams are engineered structural members made by bonding thin wood veneers with adhesives under heat and pressure, providing high strength for load-bearing applications. They fall under HTS 4418.99.91.40 as fabricated structural wood members used in construction framing and support. These beams are prefabricated for direct installation in residential and commercial buildings.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not laminated and supplied as rough sawn
Unfabricated plywood or veneered panels without structural engineering fall under Chapter 44 heading 4412.
If assembled into complete trusses or roof systems
Fully assembled builders' joinery like roof trusses are classified separately from individual fabricated members.
If for non-structural decorative use
If used primarily for ornamental purposes rather than load-bearing, it shifts to other wood articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species certification (e.g
• SPF or Hem-fir) and provide mill certificates to confirm structural grading
• Ensure formaldehyde emission compliance with EPA TSCA Title VI for composite wood products
• Avoid misclassification as rough lumber by documenting lamination and fabrication processes
Related Products under HTS 4418.99.91.40
Prefabricated Wood Roof Truss Chord
Prefabricated truss chords are elongated structural members cut, drilled, and joined for use in roof truss assemblies, providing tensile and compressive strength. Falls under HTS 4418.99.91.40 as other fabricated structural wood members prior to full truss assembly. Used in modular housing construction.
Finger-Jointed Stud Lumber
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.
Pre-Cut Metal-Plate Connected Rafter
Pre-cut rafters are structural wood members with notches and metal connector plates for rapid roof framing assembly. Classified under HTS 4418.99.91.40 as fabricated structural wood for sloped roof support. Streamlines on-site construction.
Mass Plywood Panel (MPP) Structural Beam
Mass plywood panels are cross-laminated plywood sheets fabricated into structural beams for walls, floors, and roofs in tall wood buildings. Under HTS 4418.99.91.40 as fabricated structural wood members with superior dimensional stability. Key for cross-laminated timber (CLT) alternatives.
Glulam Structural Timber Column
Glued laminated timber columns are fabricated by gluing multiple layers of dimensional lumber to create curved or straight structural supports for buildings. Classified under HTS 4418.99.91.40 as other fabricated structural wood members due to their engineered composition for vertical load-bearing. Ideal for exposed architectural features in modern construction.
Engineered Wood I-Joist
Wood I-joists consist of top and bottom flanges of lumber or LVL connected by an OSB web, fabricated for floor and roof framing. They qualify under HTS 4418.99.91.40 as fabricated structural wood members engineered for long-span applications. Lightweight and dimensionally stable for residential construction.