White Cedar Shakes
Hand-split resawn shakes from Eastern white cedar (Thuja occidentalis), thicker and more irregular than shingles, used for premium roofing and wall cladding. Classified under HTS 4418.50.0050 as 'other' shakes in builders' joinery, valued for natural durability and weather resistance.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as unfinished split wood blocks before shake production
Rough tropical wood splits precede the manufacturing process into finished shakes.
If assembled into prefabricated panels or cellular wood panels
Assembled joinery panels move to subheading 4418.40 rather than individual shingles/shakes.
If chemically treated with preservatives during production
Pressure-treated or chemically modified wood shifts to heading 4412.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include detailed grading certificates (e.g
• Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau standards) for customs valuation and quality verification
• Document heat treatment or kiln drying to satisfy USDA APHIS wood import regulations
• Avoid bundling with metal fasteners, as assembled systems may require different classification
Related Products under HTS 4418.50.00.50
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.
Redwood Roofing Shakes
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Pressure-Treated Pine Shingles
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Douglas Fir Shingles
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Hand-Split Cedar Shingles
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Larch Wood Shakes
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