Rough Pine Fence Post 8ft x 4x4 from China
A coniferous pine wood fence post in the rough state, roughly squared with bark partially stripped, measuring 8 feet long and 4x4 inches. Classified under HTS 4403.22.0115 as it's specifically a fence post of Pinus spp., not further processed beyond rough squaring for direct use in fencing. Meets the 'in the rough' criteria without planing or machining.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.76.0110%Softwood timber and lumber products provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 37 of this subchapter
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)
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Verify species certification as Pinus spp. coniferous wood to avoid reclassification; ensure rough-squared dimensions comply with 'in the rough' definition; provide phytosanitary certificates for bark/strip status