Oak Shiplap Siding Planks from Japan
Oak shiplap siding planks with rebated edges for overlapping installation, providing weather-resistant exterior cladding. These are nonconiferous hardwood boards continuously shaped, V-jointed, and end-jointed, meeting the precise definition of wood siding in HTS 4409.29.11.00.
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
• Provide detailed edge profiling specs (rebated/shiplap) in commercial invoices to support siding classification
• Conduct moisture content testing; ensure under 19% to avoid fumigation requirements
• Avoid bundling with trim pieces that could trigger set classification under different headings