Borax-Treated Cherry Piles

Nonconiferous cherry wood piles treated with borax preservative for foundation work. Rough state suitable for driving, under HTS 4403.12.0050 as other treated piles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4401.32.00Same rate: 35%

If made into wood briquettes

Compressed wood by-products for fuel use 4401 fuel wood headings.

4415.20Lower: 20.7% vs 35%

If pallet components

Pallet and box wood classified by function regardless of treatment.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Maintain chain-of-custody records from forest to treatment facility

Declare treatment chemical precisely to avoid generic wood classification

Bundle securely to prevent damage that could require reclassification

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