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Oak Weatherboard Shakes from Japan

Oak Weatherboard Shakes are split oak shakes for timber framing and board-and-batten siding, providing distinctive grain pattern exposure. They are classified under tariff item 4418.50.00 as shingles and shakes in builders' joinery and carpentry of wood.

Duty Rate — Japan → Canada

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Import Tips

• Specify the oak species and the shake type on customs documentation

• Ensure the shakes are properly seasoned to prevent cracking during transport

• Verify if the shakes require a phytosanitary certificate for entry into Canada