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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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