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Western Red Cedar Shiplap Molding from Japan

Western red cedar shiplap molding has matching tongue-and-groove edges for siding applications. Natural oils provide weather resistance. Classified under HTS 4409.10.50.00 as other shaped coniferous wood.

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

• Shiplap overlap must show continuous edge shaping

• Cedar aroma documentation aids inspection

• Vertical grain preferred for stability