Larch Roofing Shingles from Japan
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 — 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%
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