Cypress Heartwood Shingles from Japan
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 — 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
• Document heartwood-only content to justify premium classification
• Comply with Lacey Act by tracing harvest location