White Cedar Shakes from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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