Spruce Shiplap Siding Boards from Japan
Spruce lumber cut into shiplap siding with rebated overlapping edges for weather-tight exterior cladding. This coniferous product is end-jointed and sanded, fitting HTS 4409.10.1080 as 'other' siding due to its continuous edge shaping for construction use.
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 milling diagrams showing rebate profiles to confirm continuous shaping requirement
• Label clearly as siding to distinguish from interior trim under different subheadings
• Avoid bundling with accessories that could trigger set classification under 4418