Asphalt Impregnated Siding Shakes from Japan
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 — 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
• 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