Pentachlorophenol Treated Hickory Piles from China
Rough hickory wood piles treated with pentachlorophenol for marine construction and dock foundations. Nonconiferous species in untreated rough form except for preservative treatment, under HTS 4403.12.0050 'other' category.
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
• Obtain treatment facility certifications documenting preservative penetration depth
• Ensure ISPM 15 compliance if used in packaging to avoid fumigation delays
• Declare intended end-use (marine/construction) to prevent misclassification