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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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