Copper Azole Treated Cedar Fence Post from Germany
Note: Cedar typically non-coniferous, but example assumes classified as coniferous mix; rough CA-treated posts 4x4x10ft. HTS 4403.11.0040 for treated coniferous fence posts in rough state. Environmentally friendlier preservative alternative.
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
• Species ID critical; western red cedar often 4403.12—botanical certs prevent disputes
• CA treatment greener; highlight in docs for faster clearance