Cedar Tongue-and-Groove Siding from China
Western red cedar siding planks feature V-jointed and grooved edges for seamless exterior cladding, sourced from coniferous trees. Planed surfaces and precise profiling qualify under HTS 4409.10.10 for coniferous wood siding. Ideal for weather-resistant home exteriors.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates for cedar to meet ISPM 15 standards; measure groove depth to prove continuous shaping; watch for moisture content declarations over 19% triggering different treatment