Western Red Cedar Shingles from China
Thin, rectangular wooden shingles made from Western red cedar (Thuja plicata), typically 16-24 inches long and tapered for overlapping installation. Used primarily for roofing and siding on residential homes. Classified under HTS 4418.50.00 as finished shingles produced by splitting or sawing wood.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify species certification (e.g
• PEFC or FSC) as many markets require sustainable sourcing documentation for cedar products
• Check for proper thickness grading (e.g
• #1 blue label) to avoid reclassification as waste or scrap under 4401
• Ensure bundles are securely packaged for ocean freight to prevent breakage during transit