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Asphalt Impregnated Siding Shakes from Germany

Asphalt-saturated wood fiber shakes designed for exterior wall siding, providing weatherproofing similar to roofing shingles. HTS 6807.90.0010 covers these as asphalt articles for siding applications.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Document asphalt impregnation depth (>90% saturation) via cross-section analysis to confirm Chapter 68 status

• Include ICC-ES evaluation reports for U.S. acceptance in siding applications

• Separate siding from roofing products in shipments; mixed containers risk uniform reclassification