Rough Sawn Pine Farm Gate Post from Japan
Pine posts designed for farm gate supports, 20 cm cross-section, bark removed and roughly squared by adze. Qualifies as fence posts under HTS 4403.25.0115 for coniferous rough wood poles.
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
• Differentiate 'gate posts' documentation from general fencing to support specific subheading
• Customs may require cross-section diagrams for dimension compliance
• ISPM 15 heat treatment stamps mandatory for wood packaging materials