Notched Pine Line Fence Post 5x5x8 from Japan
Rough pine post with minimal notching for rail attachment, 5x5 inches by 8 feet, cross-section >15 cm, Pinus spp. For horizontal rail fences. Still 'in the rough' per HTS 4403.21.0115 as notching doesn't constitute finishing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.76.0110%Softwood timber and lumber products provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 37 of this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Minimal notching allowed in rough state; document as 'rough squared' if machined lightly
• Pair with binding rulings from CBP if notching extent questioned
• Ensure moisture content declaration; green wood common for posts