| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4403260155 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 4403260157 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 4418500010 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 4418500050 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
✅ Customs Compliance Analysis for Western Red Cedar Wood Siding (Unplaned, Other)
📦 Product Classification Overview
You have provided four HS codes related to Western red cedar wood products. Below is a structured breakdown of each classification, including tariff rates, applicable duties, and important compliance considerations.
🔢 1. Western Red Cedar Logs and Timber (Thuja plicata)
HS CODE: 4403260155
Description:
- Rough wood (unplaned), whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared
- Coniferous, other logs and timber
- Specifically: Western red cedar (Thuja plicata)
Tariff Breakdown:
- Base Tariff: 0.0%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 55.0%
Key Notes: - This classification is for logs and timber, not finished products. - Ensure the product is not processed (e.g., not planed or machined) to qualify under this code. - April 11, 2025 is a critical date for tariff changes.
🔢 2. Other Cedar Logs and Timber (Not Thuja plicata)
HS CODE: 4403260157
Description:
- Rough wood (unplaned), whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared
- Coniferous, other logs and timber
- Other cedar (not Western red cedar)
Tariff Breakdown:
- Base Tariff: 0.0%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 55.0%
Key Notes: - This code applies to other cedar species, not specifically Thuja plicata. - Confirm the scientific name of the wood to avoid misclassification. - April 11, 2025 is a critical date for tariff changes.
🔢 3. Western Red Cedar Shingles (Finished Product)
HS CODE: 4418500010
Description:
- Builders' joinery and carpentry of wood
- Includes shingles and shakes
- Specifically: Of western red cedar
Tariff Breakdown:
- Base Tariff: 0.0%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 55.0%
Key Notes: - This classification is for finished shingles made from Western red cedar. - Ensure the product is not raw timber but processed into shingles. - April 11, 2025 is a critical date for tariff changes.
🔢 4. Other Shingles and Shakes (Not Western Red Cedar)
HS CODE: 4418500050
Description:
- Builders' joinery and carpentry of wood
- Includes shingles and shakes
- Other (not Western red cedar)
Tariff Breakdown:
- Base Tariff: 0.0%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 55.0%
Key Notes: - This code applies to shingles and shakes made from other wood types. - Confirm the species of wood used to avoid misclassification. - April 11, 2025 is a critical date for tariff changes.
📌 Proactive Compliance Advice
- Verify the product form: Is it raw timber, logs, or finished shingles? This determines the correct HS code.
- Check the species: Confirm the scientific name (e.g., Thuja plicata) to ensure proper classification.
- Review the date: Tariff rates change after April 11, 2025 — plan accordingly.
- Check for certifications: Some wood products may require sustainability or origin certifications (e.g., FSC, CITES).
- Confirm unit price: Tariff calculations depend on FOB value and product classification.
📅 Important Date Reminder
April 11, 2025 – Additional tariffs increase from 25% to 30% for all four HS codes listed.
This is a time-sensitive policy change that could significantly impact your import costs.
Let me know if you need help with certification requirements, tariff calculation tools, or customs documentation.
✅ Customs Compliance Analysis for Western Red Cedar Wood Siding (Unplaned, Other)
📦 Product Classification Overview
You have provided four HS codes related to Western red cedar wood products. Below is a structured breakdown of each classification, including tariff rates, applicable duties, and important compliance considerations.
🔢 1. Western Red Cedar Logs and Timber (Thuja plicata)
HS CODE: 4403260155
Description:
- Rough wood (unplaned), whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared
- Coniferous, other logs and timber
- Specifically: Western red cedar (Thuja plicata)
Tariff Breakdown:
- Base Tariff: 0.0%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 55.0%
Key Notes: - This classification is for logs and timber, not finished products. - Ensure the product is not processed (e.g., not planed or machined) to qualify under this code. - April 11, 2025 is a critical date for tariff changes.
🔢 2. Other Cedar Logs and Timber (Not Thuja plicata)
HS CODE: 4403260157
Description:
- Rough wood (unplaned), whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared
- Coniferous, other logs and timber
- Other cedar (not Western red cedar)
Tariff Breakdown:
- Base Tariff: 0.0%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 55.0%
Key Notes: - This code applies to other cedar species, not specifically Thuja plicata. - Confirm the scientific name of the wood to avoid misclassification. - April 11, 2025 is a critical date for tariff changes.
🔢 3. Western Red Cedar Shingles (Finished Product)
HS CODE: 4418500010
Description:
- Builders' joinery and carpentry of wood
- Includes shingles and shakes
- Specifically: Of western red cedar
Tariff Breakdown:
- Base Tariff: 0.0%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 55.0%
Key Notes: - This classification is for finished shingles made from Western red cedar. - Ensure the product is not raw timber but processed into shingles. - April 11, 2025 is a critical date for tariff changes.
🔢 4. Other Shingles and Shakes (Not Western Red Cedar)
HS CODE: 4418500050
Description:
- Builders' joinery and carpentry of wood
- Includes shingles and shakes
- Other (not Western red cedar)
Tariff Breakdown:
- Base Tariff: 0.0%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 55.0%
Key Notes: - This code applies to shingles and shakes made from other wood types. - Confirm the species of wood used to avoid misclassification. - April 11, 2025 is a critical date for tariff changes.
📌 Proactive Compliance Advice
- Verify the product form: Is it raw timber, logs, or finished shingles? This determines the correct HS code.
- Check the species: Confirm the scientific name (e.g., Thuja plicata) to ensure proper classification.
- Review the date: Tariff rates change after April 11, 2025 — plan accordingly.
- Check for certifications: Some wood products may require sustainability or origin certifications (e.g., FSC, CITES).
- Confirm unit price: Tariff calculations depend on FOB value and product classification.
📅 Important Date Reminder
April 11, 2025 – Additional tariffs increase from 25% to 30% for all four HS codes listed.
This is a time-sensitive policy change that could significantly impact your import costs.
Let me know if you need help with certification requirements, tariff calculation tools, or customs documentation.
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