White Oak Shakes from Germany
Hand-split or machine-split thicker wooden shakes from white oak (Quercus alba), irregular in shape with textured surfaces for premium rustic appearance. Ideal for high-end roofing and wall cladding. HTS 4418.50.00 covers these traditional split wood products explicitly.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide mill certificates confirming oak species and moisture content below 19% to meet building code standards
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring thickness; shakes must exceed shingle specs to prevent downgrade
• Use heat-treated (ISPM-15) pallets for wooden packaging to comply with phytosanitary requirements