Cypress Heartwood Shingles from Germany
Sawn shingles from bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) heartwood, valued for decay resistance in humid climates. Classified in HTS 4418.50.0030 as other wood shingles for builders' carpentry, excluding bamboo or rattan equivalents.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document heartwood-only content to justify premium classification
• Comply with Lacey Act by tracing harvest location