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Rough Pine Fence Post 4x4x8

A rough-cut pine fence post measuring 4 inches by 4 inches by 8 feet, with the smallest cross-sectional dimension exceeding 15 cm, sourced from Pinus species. It is used primarily for constructing wooden fences in residential and agricultural settings. As wood in the rough, not further worked than stripped of bark or roughly squared, it falls under tariff item 4403.21.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4403.11.00Same rate: Free

If the wood is treated with paint, stain, or other preservatives

Treated wood may be classified under a different heading for wood in the rough with preservative treatment.

4407.11.00Same rate: Free

If the wood has been sawn or chipped lengthwise beyond rough squaring

Sawn wood of pine, even if not further worked, falls under heading 4407 for wood sawn or chipped lengthwise.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the smallest cross-sectional dimension is at least 15 cm to qualify for this tariff item

• Have documentation showing the wood is in the rough state (not planed or sanded) to avoid reclassification

• Verify the species is Pinus spp. and be prepared to declare the country of origin for CBSA assessment

Related Products under Tariff item 4403.21.00

Bark-Free Pine Round Posts

Round pine (Pinus spp.) posts, stripped of bark, with a 15+ cm diameter, intended for gate or railing supports. These posts are in the rough state, not further worked beyond debarking. They are classified under tariff item 4403.21.00 as wood in the rough, coniferous pine, with a minimum cross-sectional dimension of 15 cm.

Bark-Free Ponderosa Pine Timbers 15.5cm x 4m

Bark-free, roughly squared Ponderosa pine timbers with a smallest cross-section of exactly 15.5 cm, intended for export. These timbers meet the dimension threshold and are in the rough state, classifiable under tariff item 4403.21.00.

Debarked Pine Fence Posts

Rough pine (Pinus spp.) fence posts with a minimum 15 cm cross-section, with sapwood removed, for agricultural fencing. These posts are in the rough state, only stripped of bark or sapwood. They fall under tariff item 4403.21.00 as wood in the rough, coniferous pine, with a cross-section of 15 cm or more.

Debarked Ponderosa Pine Timber 18in x 8in

Debarked Ponderosa pine timber, roughly squared with a smallest cross-section of 18 inches (45.7 cm), suitable for further milling. The timber is in the rough state, meeting the criteria for tariff item 4403.21.00.

Heavy Duty Pine Corner Fence Post 8x8x14

Extra-large rough pine post for fence corners, 8x8 inches by 14 feet, cross-section well over 15 cm, from Pinus radiata. This product falls under tariff item 4403.21.00 as pine wood in the rough, meeting the dimension requirement.

Loblolly Pine Rough Beams 16x30 cm

Roughly squared Loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) timbers with a smallest cross-sectional dimension of 16 cm, unplaned and in the rough state for heavy timber framing. This product falls under tariff item 4403.21.00 as it is pine wood in the rough, exceeding the 15 cm minimum dimension.