White Oak Shakes from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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