Cedar Beaded Siding Panels from Japan
Western red cedar beaded siding panels with beaded profiles along faces and tongue-groove edges for traditional exterior applications. Nonconiferous wood continuously shaped along multiple edges and faces, planed for finish, classified as wood siding per HTS 4409.29.11.00.
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
• Include species identification certificates; cedar classified as nonconiferous despite common perception
• Check for ISPM 15 compliance if pallets used; heat-treated markings required
• Separate siding from matching trim/molding shipments to prevent set classification issues