Cedar Fence Posts Rough Treated from Mexico
Western red cedar (coniferous) posts in rough form, treated with preservatives for fencing. Bark removed, roughly squared for posts. HTS 4403.11.00 applies to such preserved coniferous wood.
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
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Provide treatment pressure and retention level certifications for customs validation
• Segregate from finished posts to avoid heading 4418 classification
• Test for moisture content to ensure not kiln-dried into sawn category