Creosote-Treated Pine Fence Post from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
9903.88.0325%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)
Import Tips
• Verify treatment documentation proving creosote or other preservatives were applied, as untreated posts fall under different subheadings
• Ensure posts meet 'rough' criteria (not machined beyond squaring) to avoid reclassification to finished lumber headings
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates confirming no pests, especially for nonconiferous species from regulated regions