Rough Spruce Fence Posts from Mexico
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 — 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 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
• 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