Copper Azole Treated Cedar Fence Post from Japan
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 — 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
• Species ID critical; western red cedar often 4403.12—botanical certs prevent disputes
• CA treatment greener; highlight in docs for faster clearance