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4418.50.00.50/White Cedar Shakes/Japan

White Cedar Shakes from Japan

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 — 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%
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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