Western Red Cedar Tongue and Groove Siding from Japan
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 — 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
• 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