Western Red Cedar Shingles from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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