About HS Code 441850
This category covers wooden shingles and shakes, which are thin, tapered pieces of wood primarily used as roofing and siding materials. These products are valued in international trade for their natural aesthetic, durability, and excellent insulation properties, particularly in regions with traditional architectural styles or a preference for sustainable building materials. Importers often include countries with a demand for high-quality, natural roofing and siding, especially for residential, heritage, or eco-friendly construction projects. Exporters are typically nations with abundant forest resources, particularly cedar, and established industries for splitting or sawing timber into these specialized roofing elements. Key considerations for trade include the wood species (e.g., cedar, redwood), grade, fire rating, and compliance with timber legality regulations such as EUDR and EUTR.
Products Under This Code
Cedar shingles, Redwood shakes, Pine shingles, Cypress shakes, Treated wood shingles, Hand-split shakes, Taper-sawn shingles
Real World Examples
Maibec cedar shingles, Shakertown cedar shakes, Waldun cedar shakes, GAF Timberline wood shakes (historical)
Common Misclassification
This code can be confused with 4409 (Wood continuously shaped along any of its edges or faces) if the shingles have specific profiles, or with 4407 (Sawn wood) if they are merely sawn pieces not clearly identifiable as shingles or shakes. It's important to differentiate them from other roofing materials.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
This product is covered by the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), requiring operators to exercise due diligence to minimize the risk of placing illegally harvested timber on the EU market.
Products Classified Under 4418.50
Industry
This code belongs to the Wood & Wood Products industry.
Trade Overview
Canada and the USA are dominant exporters, while the EU, Japan, and Australia are significant importers of wooden shingles and shakes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 441850?
HS code 441850 covers: Wood; shingles and shakes. This category covers wooden shingles and shakes, which are thin, tapered pieces of wood primarily used as roofing and siding materials. These products are valued in international trade for their natural aesthetic, durability, and excellent insulation properties, particularly in regions with traditional architectural styles or a preference for sustainable building materials. Importers often include countries with a demand for high-quality, natural roofing and siding, especially for residential, heritage, or eco-friendly construction projects. Exporters are typically nations with abundant forest resources, particularly cedar, and established industries for splitting or sawing timber into these specialized roofing elements. Key considerations for trade include the wood species (e.g., cedar, redwood), grade, fire rating, and compliance with timber legality regulations such as EUDR and EUTR.
What products fall under HS code 441850?
Cedar shingles, Redwood shakes, Pine shingles, Cypress shakes, Treated wood shingles, Hand-split shakes, Taper-sawn shingles
What are common misclassifications for HS code 441850?
This code can be confused with 4409 (Wood continuously shaped along any of its edges or faces) if the shingles have specific profiles, or with 4407 (Sawn wood) if they are merely sawn pieces not clearly identifiable as shingles or shakes. It's important to differentiate them from other roofing materials.
How is HS code 441850 structured?
HS code 441850 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (44) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (18) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (50) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.