CCA-Treated Oak Fence Posts from China
Nonconiferous oak posts pressure-treated with chromated copper arsenate (CCA) for agricultural fencing. Supplied in rough form, suitable for direct ground insertion, classified under HTS 4403.12.0050 as other treated nonconiferous posts.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include chemical analysis reports confirming preservative type and concentration meets US standards
• Label clearly as 'pressure-treated' to distinguish from untreated rough wood under 4403.10
• Monitor EPA restrictions on CCA-treated wood for residential vs. commercial applications