Pressure-Treated Ready Fir Post 7ft x 5in from Germany

7-foot fir fence post (5in square) in rough form, chemically treated for ground contact durability but not machined smooth. HTS 4403.24.0115 applies to rough coniferous fence posts prior to extensive processing, regardless of preservative treatment. Used primarily for livestock and perimeter fencing.

Duty Rate — Germany → 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 iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Declare chemical treatments used; some preservatives may require EPA registration or additional docs

Ensure treatment doesn't alter 'rough' classification—avoid planing or surfacing

Provide end-use statement for fencing to support tariff classification