Larch Roofing Shingles from Germany
European larch (Larix decidua) shingles, tangentially sawn with tight grain for superior nail holding. Increasingly popular for alpine-style architecture. Classified under broad HTS 4418.50.00 for all qualifying shingle products.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• EU phytosanitary certificate mandatory; specify bark-free processing
• Test for blue stain fungus common in larch; reject lots exceeding 5%
• Calculate coverage precisely; larch shrinks more than cedar during drying