Shingles and shakes
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Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 4418.50.00
Western Red Cedar Shingles
Thin, rectangular wooden shingles made from Western red cedar (Thuja plicata), typically 16-24 inches long and tapered for overlapping installation. Used primarily for roofing and siding on residential homes. Classified under HTS 4418.50.00 as finished shingles produced by splitting or sawing wood.
White Oak Shakes
Hand-split or machine-split thicker wooden shakes from white oak (Quercus alba), irregular in shape with textured surfaces for premium rustic appearance. Ideal for high-end roofing and wall cladding. HTS 4418.50.00 covers these traditional split wood products explicitly.
Pressure-Treated Pine Shingles
Southern yellow pine shingles treated with micronized copper azole (MCA) for rot and insect resistance, sawn to uniform dimensions. Commonly used for exterior siding in humid climates. Falls under 4418.50.00 as wood shingles despite chemical treatment if primarily wood product.
Aspen Roofing Shakes
Split shakes from quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides) known for lightweight and straight grain, often used in sustainable green building projects. Dimensionally stable with natural decay resistance. HTS 4418.50.00 applies to all qualifying shakes regardless of deciduous species.
Redwood Siding Shingles
Heartwood redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) shingles, kiln-dried and precision sawn for vertical siding applications. Exceptional durability in coastal environments with natural tannins. Specifically classified as shingles under HTS 4418.50.00.
Douglas Fir Shingles
Perfection sawn shingles from coastal Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii), 18-inch length with 5-inch exposure. Popular for historic restoration projects requiring period authenticity. HTS 4418.50.00 designation based on shingle production method.
Cypress Shakes
Hand-split bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) shakes from southern US swamps, naturally rot-resistant without treatment. Used for shingles, shakes, and decorative siding. Meets precise HTS 4418.50.00 definition for shakes over 25mm cross-section.
Larch Roofing Shingles
European larch (Larix decidua) shingles, tangentially sawn with tight grain for superior nail holding. Increasingly popular for alpine-style architecture. Classified under broad HTS 4418.50.00 for all qualifying shingle products.
Mahogany Shingles
Genuine mahogany (Swietenia spp.) sawn shingles for luxury residential exteriors, rich color with interlocking grain pattern. Premium product commanding high import values. HTS 4418.50.00 covers even tropical hardwood shingles.
Mixed Hardwood Shakes
Shakes blended from multiple temperate hardwoods (oak, hickory, maple) for cost-effective rustic appearance. Split and resawn for consistency. Qualifies under HTS 4418.50.00 without species-specific restrictions.