White Oak Shakes from Japan
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 — 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
• 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