Western Red Cedar Handsawn Shingles from Japan
Traditional handsawn shingles from western red cedar blocks, offering irregular taper for premium architectural authenticity. HTS 4418.50.0010 designates these as shingles of the specified cedar species.
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
• Artisanal production requires artisan/workshop origin certificates
• Higher defect tolerance; detail allowable knots/splits
• Insure against breakage due to irregular shapes