ACQ-Treated Lodgepole Pine Fence Post from Japan
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 — Japan → 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 iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, 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