ACQ-Treated Lodgepole Pine Fence Post from Germany
Lodgepole pine posts treated with alkaline copper quaternary (ACQ) preservative, rough-squared 3x3x6 feet for garden fences. HTS 4403.11.0040 covers these coniferous, preservatively treated fence posts in the rough. Treatment penetrates deeply for long-term ground contact use.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.76.0110%Softwood timber and lumber products provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 37 of this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• ACQ requires stainless steel fasteners; note compatibility in import specs to advise buyers
• Declare retention levels (e.g
• 0.40 lb/ft³); under-treatment leads to re-export orders
• Avoid classifying pointed ends as 'worked'; sharpening minimal for rough posts