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Prefabricated Wooden Garage Kit

Factory-built wooden garage structure with pre-cut walls, roof trusses, and doors for easy on-site assembly. Falls under HTS 9406.10.00.00 as a wooden prefabricated building intended for ground placement and permanent use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.6%+37.5%40.1%
🇲🇽Mexico2.6%+10.0%12.6%
🇨🇦Canada2.6%+10.0%12.6%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

4418.40.00.00Higher: 40.7% vs 40.1%

If supplied as individual pre-cut wooden trusses or beams without full kit assembly intent

Separate wooden structural elements classify under Chapter 44, excluding complete building kits.

9406Same rate: 40.1%

If when imported as a set with prefabricated concrete foundation components

Mixed material prefab buildings (concrete predominant) go to 'Other prefabricated buildings'.

8418.69.01Lower: 37.5% vs 40.1%

If specially designed as parts for refrigerating equipment housing

Chapter 94 excludes furniture/buildings designed as parts of refrigeration apparatus.

Not sure which classification is right?

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

Import Tips & Compliance

• Label packages clearly with HTS code and 'prefabricated building' to prevent misclassification as raw timber

• Provide site assembly diagrams showing compliance with local building codes during import declaration

• Conduct phytosanitary inspections pre-shipment to certify wood is free of pests