Redwood Siding Shingles
Heartwood redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) shingles, kiln-dried and precision sawn for vertical siding applications. Exceptional durability in coastal environments with natural tannins. Specifically classified as shingles under HTS 4418.50.00.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as unsawn redwood logs
Wood in log form classifies under Chapter 44 heading 4403 before any processing.
If machined into complex joinery profiles beyond simple shingle form
Other builders' carpentry excluding shingles/shakes falls in residual 4418.90.
If painted or impregnated during production
Pallets, box pallets with wood preservatives shift to dedicated heading 4415.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain CITES documentation if from old-growth sources; younger plantation redwood typically exempt
• Specify clear vs knotty grades in commercial invoice to justify value declarations
• Use corner protectors on bundles to prevent edge damage during double-handling
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Western Red Cedar Shingles
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White Oak Shakes
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Pressure-Treated Pine Shingles
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Aspen Roofing Shakes
Split shakes from quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides) known for lightweight and straight grain, often used in sustainable green building projects. Dimensionally stable with natural decay resistance. HTS 4418.50.00 applies to all qualifying shakes regardless of deciduous species.
Douglas Fir Shingles
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Cypress Shakes
Hand-split bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) shakes from southern US swamps, naturally rot-resistant without treatment. Used for shingles, shakes, and decorative siding. Meets precise HTS 4418.50.00 definition for shakes over 25mm cross-section.