Creosote-Treated Pine Fence Post from Mexico
Rough-cut pine fence posts treated with creosote preservative to resist rot and insects, typically measuring 4x4 inches by 8 feet. Classified under HTS 4403.11.0040 as coniferous wood in the rough, treated with preservatives, specifically for fence posts. The rough-squared state and treatment distinguish it from finished lumber.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Verify treatment certification (e.g
• AWPA standards) and include phytosanitary certificates to meet ISPM 15 fumigation requirements
• Declare exact dimensions and treatment type on entry docs; rough-squared posts over 4x4x8ft may trigger quota checks
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as finished posts (4406); measure moisture content to confirm 'in the rough' status