Oak Weatherboard Shakes from Japan
Split oak shakes for timber framing and board-and-batten siding, providing distinctive grain pattern exposure. HTS 4418.50.0050 'other' for hardwood shakes used in traditional carpentry joinery.
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
• Quercus species verification prevents tropical hardwood restrictions
• Heavy weight requires reinforced packaging declarations
• Natural durability eliminates treatment needs