4418.50.00.10/Western Red Cedar Roofing Shingles/Japan

Western Red Cedar Roofing Shingles from Japan

These are thin, rectangular wooden shingles made specifically from western red cedar (Thuja plicata), designed for roofing applications to provide durable, weather-resistant coverage. They fall under HTS 4418.50.0010 as shingles of western red cedar, distinguished by their species-specific origin and use in builders' joinery and carpentry.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%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
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Import Tips

• Verify species certification through documentation proving western red cedar origin to avoid reclassification

• Ensure compliance with US building codes (e.g

• ASTM D3161 for wind resistance) and include test reports

• Watch for kiln-drying requirements; untreated shingles may face phytosanitary restrictions

Western Red Cedar Roofing Shingles from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 4418.50.00.10