4418.50.00.10 - Of western red cedar

This HTS category, 4418.50.00.10, specifically classifies shingles made of western red cedar. These are typically thin, overlapping pieces of wood used for roofing and siding applications, valued for their aesthetic appeal, durability, and natural resistance to decay and insects, characteristic of this particular species of wood. The classification hinges on both the product type (shingle) and the specific wood species (western red cedar).

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 4418.50.00.30, is crucial for accurate classification. While both fall under the broader heading of "Shingles and shakes," this specific code is exclusively for those manufactured from western red cedar. The sibling category "Other" would encompass shingles and shakes made from any wood species *other than* western red cedar, such as pine, oak, or larch, where the distinguishing characteristic is the absence of western red cedar as the primary material.

As a leaf node within the HTS structure, this category does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, classification under 4418.50.00.10 relies solely on the definitive presence of western red cedar as the material for the shingles. Importers and exporters should ensure that the material composition of the shingles is clearly documented to align with this specific classification.