Planed Ponderosa Pine Shiplap Siding from Japan
Planed ponderosa pine shiplap siding boards, 3/4 inch thick, with overlapping edges for exterior wall cladding. Classified in 4407.11.0049 as 'other' untreated sawn/chipped coniferous pine >6mm thick, sanded but not profiled beyond basic planing. Meets residential siding specifications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.76.0110%Softwood timber and lumber products provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 37 of this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Include grading certificates from Western Wood Products Association (WWPA) for market acceptance
• Avoid edge-profiling that could trigger reclassification to continuity-machined wood
• Document harvest origin to comply with Lacey Act declarations for species verification