Resawn Hem-Fir Bevel Siding from Japan
Mixed hemlock-fir resawn bevel siding with chamfered top edges for weather-tight overlaps, planed smooth for siding installation. Falls precisely under HTS 4409.10.1040 as other coniferous resawn bevel siding, continuously profiled along faces and ends. Popular for Western US architecture.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Reference Hem-fir note in HTS for mixed species validation; ensure end-trimming doesn't qualify as end-jointed under exclusions; prepare for CBP exams on shaping specifications