Western Red Cedar Shingles
These are tapered wooden shingles made from Western red cedar (Thuja plicata), hand-split or sawn for roofing and siding applications. They fall under HTS 4418.50.0050 as 'other' shingles and shakes, distinct from tile-like shingle tiles, used in traditional builders' joinery and carpentry.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If exported in rough sawn form without further processing into shingles
Unprocessed coniferous wood falls under Chapter 44 sawn wood headings before being manufactured into shingles.
If produced as uniform-thickness shingle tiles rather than tapered shingles
Shingle tiles with parallel faces are specifically classified separately from traditional tapered shingles and shakes.
If made primarily from compressed fiberboard or agglomerated materials rather than solid wood
Non-wood or composite roofing materials shift to Chapter 68 for panels and tiles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species origin and provide phytosanitary certificates to comply with ISPM 15 fumigation requirements for wood products
• Ensure accurate dimension reporting as tapered shingles to avoid misclassification with shingle tiles under 4418.50.20
• Check for kiln-drying documentation to meet building code moisture content standards and prevent customs holds
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Hand-Split Cedar Shingles
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