White Cedar Shakes from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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