Hem-Fir Mixed Fence Post from Japan
Mixed hemlock-fir posts from unspecified proportion stands, rough 15 cm+ cross-section for ranch fencing. HTS 4403.25.0115 as coniferous rough fence posts, compatible with Hem-fir definitions in related notes.
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 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
• Leverage 'Hem-fir' mixed stand documentation from 4407.14 note for species verification
• Avoid length trimming that suggests sawn wood processing
• Mark bundles clearly as 'fence posts' vs general posts/piles