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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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