Western Red Cedar Tongue and Groove Siding from Japan
Pre-shaped Western red cedar boards with tongue and groove profiles along the edges, typically used for exterior siding on homes and cabins. This falls under HTS 4409.10.90.20 as coniferous wood that is continuously shaped (tongued and grooved) along its edges and planed, specifically identified as Western red cedar.
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
• Verify species certification as Western red cedar (Thuja plicata) with botanical documentation; ensure moisture content labeling complies with ISPM 15 if fumigated; check for CITES restrictions on cedar species