Resawn Spruce Bevel Siding from Japan
Bevel siding cut from spruce logs, resawn for tapered thickness and featuring V-jointed edges for overlapping installation on exterior walls. Classified under HTS 4409.10.1040 for other coniferous resawn bevel siding with continuous shaping along edges, planed but not end-jointed into assemblies. Commonly used in rustic cabin exteriors.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain fumigation treatment certificates required for coniferous softwood imports; label shipments clearly as 'resawn bevel siding, other' to match HTS description; watch for moisture content declarations to comply with building code standards