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 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
• 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