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Rough Yellow Cedar Siding Boards

Thickness-exceeding-6mm yellow cedar planks sawn for exterior siding applications, left in rough condition without planing. Falls under 4407.19.0074 due to its coniferous origin, yellow cedar specification, and untreated rough state.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

4409.10.90Higher: 37.5% vs 35%

If continuously shaped along edges

Profiled or molded wood edges classify under Chapter 44 heading for shaped wood.

4407.19.00Same rate: 35%

If finger-jointed lengths

End-jointing process excludes rough primary wood classification.

4412.31Lower: 20.5% vs 35%

If further laminated into plywood

Laminated construction moves to plywood and similar products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Use kiln-drying certificates showing untreated status to prevent reclassification

• Label shipments clearly with species name 'Chamaecyparis nootkatensis' for CBP verification

• Avoid common pitfall of mixing with treated cedar; separate inventory strictly