Western Red Cedar Tongue and Groove Siding from Germany
Western red cedar siding boards with tongue-and-groove profiles along edges for seamless interlocking installation on exterior walls. Continuously shaped, end-jointed, and kiln-dried, fitting HTS 4409.10.1060 for Western red cedar siding. Popular for cedar lap siding in coastal climates.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide detailed edge profile drawings in entry docs to confirm 'continuously shaped' status
• Obtain fumigation certificates if not heat-treated
• Common pitfall: mislabeling thickness over 4 inches shifts to different coniferous category