HS Code for Wood shingles

Wood shingles and shakes are classified under HS code 4418.50. This classification is situated within Chapter 44, which covers wood and articles of wood, and specifically under heading 4418, which encompasses builders' joinery and carpentry of wood. The Harmonized System classifies these products here because they are considered processed wood products used in the construction of buildings. Shingles are typically sawn from a block of wood, resulting in a relatively smooth surface and uniform thickness, while shakes are split from logs, giving them a more textured and irregular appearance. Under the Explanatory Notes to the HS, heading 4418 includes wooden products used in the construction of any kind of building, in the form of assembled goods or as identifiable unassembled parts. Since shingles and shakes are manufactured specifically for roofing and siding applications, they meet the criteria for builders' carpentry. The classification is determined by the degree of manufacture; they are more than just sawn wood, as they are shaped and tapered for their specific structural role.

Products Included

• Western Red Cedar shingles
• Pine shakes for roofing
• Tapered wood shingles for exterior siding
• Fire-retardant treated wood shingles
• Hand-split wood shakes
• Sawn wood shingles

Common Misclassification

A common misclassification occurs with HS code 4407, which covers wood sawn or chipped lengthwise. While shingles are sawn, they are further processed into a specific shape (tapered) for building use, which moves them from 4407 to 4418. Another frequent error is using HS code 6807.10, which is for shingles made of asphalt or bitumen. It is critical to distinguish the material composition; only wood-based shingles belong in 4418.50. Furthermore, some importers mistakenly use 4421.99 for "other" wood articles, but 4418.50 is the more specific and correct code for roofing shingles.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Wood shingles?

The HS code for wood shingles and shakes is 4418.50.

Are wood shakes classified differently than wood shingles?

No, both wood shingles (sawn) and wood shakes (split) are classified together under the same HS code 4418.50 as they serve the same functional purpose in builders' joinery.