Rough Squared Pine Fence Posts from Mexico
Pine (Pinus spp.) wood posts roughly squared for agricultural fencing, with bark removed but not finely machined. Falls under HTS 4403.22.0116 as 'other' coniferous pine poles, piles, and posts in the rough state. Distinguishes from finished lumber by minimal processing.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Label shipments clearly as 'rough pine posts' to prevent confusion with sawn lumber; obtain ISPM 15 certification if any heat treatment applied; check for minimum cross-section to confirm post vs pile status