Debarked Pine Fence Posts

Rough pine (Pinus spp.) fence posts, minimum 15 cm cross-section, sapwood removed, for agricultural fencing. HTS 4403.21.01.16 covers these as 'other' large-dimension coniferous pine posts in rough form.

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.

4403.21.01Same rate: 35%

If not classified as poles, piles, or posts

Pine rough wood over 15 cm not specifically poles/posts falls under the general 'other' subheading 4403.21.00.45.

4407.13.00Same rate: 35%

If S-P-F mixed species rather than pure pine

Mixed spruce-pine-fir stands use subheading 4407.13 for sawn wood, but rough form principles apply similarly.

4421Lower: 13.3% vs 35%

If further worked into finished stakes

Rough wood planed, sanded, or turned into articles like stakes moves to heading 4421 for other wood articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide detailed measurements of smallest cross-section; ensure no machining beyond rough squaring; declare as 'in the rough' to prevent shift to finished wood headings