Pentachlorophenol Treated Hickory Pilings

Hickory wood pilings treated with pentachlorophenol for marine dock construction, maintained in rough log form. Under HTS 4403.12.0060 as nonconiferous other rough wood with preservatives. High strength-to-weight ratio ideal for waterfront structural support.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4407.14.00Same rate: 35%

If Hem-fir species mix already sawn to specification

Mixed hemlock-fir sawn lumber uses 4407.14 statistical note designation.

8908.00.00Same rate: 35%

If assembled into floating dock structures

Complete marine vessels or floating structures classify under Chapter 89.

7301.20Lower: 10% vs 35%

If angle iron reinforced

Steel angle construction products including wood components shift to Chapter 73.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide USACE approval documentation for marine preservative treatments

Include marine borer hazard zone classification for treatment justification

Declare diameter variations to confirm rough vs dimension lumber status

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