Bamboo Edge-Glued Beam Blanks from China
Structural beam blanks formed by edge-gluing multiple bamboo lamellas for use in laminated timber construction. Classified under HTS 4421.91.94.00 as bamboo edge-glued lumber, these provide high strength-to-weight ratio. Suitable for exposed architectural beams in eco-buildings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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 engineering specs and span tables for structural claims
• Comply with International Building Code recognition for bamboo lumber
• Separate from glulam in 4412 by limiting to edge-gluing without multiple lamination