Lodgepole Pine Bevel Siding from Japan
Lodgepole pine bevel siding with angled (chamfered) edges for traditional rustic exterior walls. These continuously shaped coniferous strips are unassembled and sanded, classified under HTS 4409.10.90.40.
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
• Bevel angle specs (typically 45°) needed to prove shaping vs simple sawing
• Fire-retardant treated? May require 4412 classification if pressure treated
• Thickness over 1 inch risks floorboard vs siding debate