Borax-Treated Cherry Piles from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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