CCA-Treated Douglas Fir Fence Post from Japan
Douglas fir posts treated with chromated copper arsenate (CCA) for durability in soil contact, rough-cut 5x5x10 feet for ranch fencing. HTS 4403.11.0040 applies to coniferous rough wood treated with preservatives, designated as fence posts. Not peeled or dressed beyond rough squaring.
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 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
• Include chemical analysis reports for CCA; some countries ban arsenical treatments, check import bans
• Photos of rough surface help CBP verify classification; measure bark allowance per US standards