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Pentachlorophenol Treated Hickory Piles from Japan

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 — 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

• 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