Western Red Cedar Shingles from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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