Southern Yellow Pine Fence Post 10ft x 5x5 from Japan
Roughly squared Southern Yellow Pine (Pinus spp.) fence post, 10 feet in length with partial bark removal, designed for agricultural or residential fencing. Falls under 4403.22.0115 due to its coniferous pine origin, rough condition without sawing to dimension, and specific use as fence posts/piles.
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
9903.05.900%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
• Label with exact Pinus species (e.g
• Pinus palustris) for customs; check for sapwood removal documentation; avoid shipping with excessive bark to prevent pest quarantine issues