White Cedar Shakes
Hand-split resawn shakes from Eastern white cedar (Thuja occidentalis), thicker and more irregular than shingles, used for premium roofing and wall cladding. These shakes are classified under tariff item 4418.50.00 as builders' joinery and carpentry of wood, specifically shingles and shakes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as raw Hem-fir lumber, not processed into shakes
Hem-fir wood in its primary form falls under this heading for sawn wood, not the finished shake product.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the shakes meet Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standards for roofing materials
• Keep documentation of the hand-splitting process to justify classification
• Be aware of potential phytosanitary requirements for cedar products
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