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Bamboo Edge-Glued Stair Treads

Durable stair tread blanks made from edge-glued bamboo strips, ready for nosing attachment and finishing. HTS 4421.91.94.00 applies as edge-glued bamboo lumber, valued for slip resistance and longevity in high-traffic areas. Engineered for consistent thickness and minimal expansion.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4418.30.01.00Higher: 40.7% vs 37.5%

If with parquet or mosaic surface patterns

Assembled bamboo parquet panels for stairs use heading 4418.30.

4417.00Lower: 17.6% vs 37.5%

If shaped specifically as roofing/paving blocks

Bamboo blocks for paving or similar uses classify in 4417.

6802.93.00Higher: 41.2% vs 37.5%

If agglomerated with cement binders

Cement-bonded bamboo particle boards shift to Chapter 68.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code โ€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Include load-bearing test data if marketed for commercial stair use

โ€ข Avoid surface coatings that could qualify as finished flooring in 4418

โ€ข Document as 'blanks' to distinguish from complete assemblies

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