Rough Spruce Fence Posts from Japan
Picea spp. spruce wood posts in rough-squared state, bark removed, for agricultural fencing. Falls under HTS 4403.24.0116 as 'other' coniferous spruce poles/posts in the rough, not squared to precise dimensions. Ideal for rural perimeter applications.
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
9903.03.060%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
• Obtain origin certificate specifying Picea spp. to differentiate from hemlock/fir mixes under 4407.14
• Check for moisture content under 20% to prevent classification disputes as fuel wood
• Document rough dimensions; overly uniform sizing risks reclassification as squared lumber