Fence posts
Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sap- wood, or roughly squared: > Treated with paint, stain, creosote or other preservatives: > Nonconiferous > Poles, piles and posts: > Fence posts
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 4403.12.00.40
Creosote-Treated Pine Fence Post
Roughly squared pine fence posts treated with creosote preservative to protect against rot and insects. These nonconiferous wood posts are used for agricultural and residential fencing, classified under 4403.12.0040 due to their rough state and preservative treatment specifically for fence applications.
Pressure-Treated Poplar Fence Post
Nonconiferous poplar wood fence posts pressure-treated with waterborne preservatives like ACQ for durability in outdoor fencing. Supplied in rough-squared form without bark, ideal for farm perimeter fences, fitting HTS 4403.12.0040 as treated nonconiferous posts.
Stain-Treated Oak Fence Post
Durable oak fence posts treated with penetrating wood stain preservative for moisture and fungal resistance. These roughly squared, nonconiferous posts are designed for long-term boundary fencing, precisely matching HTS 4403.12.0040 criteria.
ACQ-Treated Aspen Fence Post
Lightweight aspen wood fence posts treated with alkaline copper quaternary (ACQ) preservative via pressure process. Rough form with bark removed, suited for lightweight residential fences, under HTS 4403.12.0040 for treated nonconiferous posts.
Creosote-Dipped Eucalyptus Fence Post
Hardwood eucalyptus fence posts dipped in creosote for superior termite and decay resistance. Roughly squared nonconiferous wood in post dimensions for ranch fencing, classified as 4403.12.0040 treated fence posts.