4409.10.10.20 - Western red cedar

This HTS classification, 4409.10.10.20, specifically designates Western red cedar that has been continuously shaped along its edges, ends, or faces. This shaping can include processes such as tonguing, grooving, rebating, chamfering, V-jointing, beading, molding, or rounding, and the wood may be planed, sanded, or end-jointed. The primary characteristic is the continuous profiling along the wood's length, intended for applications that require interlocking or specific edge finishes, such as siding.

While the parent category covers a broad range of continuously shaped coniferous wood, this specific subcategory differentiates Western red cedar from other coniferous species that might fall under the "Other" sibling category (4409.10.10.40) at this level. The classification here is based on the specific species identified, Western red cedar, which is recognized for its distinct properties and common uses in construction and finishing.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification under 4409.10.10.20 is on confirming that the material is indeed Western red cedar and that it possesses the described continuous shaping along its edges, ends, or faces, fitting the description of wood siding or similar profiled wood products.