Borax-Treated Cherry Piles from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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