Treated Pine Fence Post
Rough-cut pine fence posts with a smallest cross-sectional dimension of 15 cm or more, stripped of bark but not further processed. Classified under HTS 4403.25.0115 as coniferous wood in the rough specifically for fence posts, meeting the dimension and form requirements for poles, piles, and posts.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sourced from tropical hardwoods like oak or maple
Non-coniferous wood fence posts fall under different coniferous/other split in the same rough wood category.
If ends have been squared or planed exceeding 'roughly squared' tolerances
Wood no longer 'in the rough' moves to sawn/planed category regardless of end use.
If pressure-treated with preservatives before import
Chemical impregnation changes classification from rough wood to worked/treated builder's joinery.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify smallest cross-sectional dimension is 15 cm or more via measurements; smaller sizes shift to other subheadings
• Provide documentation proving 'in the rough' state (not planed/squared beyond rough shaping) to avoid reclassification
• Include species certification for coniferous wood to prevent mixing with non-coniferous categories
Related Products under HTS 4403.25.01.15
Rough Cedar Fence Post
Unplaned western red cedar posts for agricultural fencing, with cross-sections starting at 15 cm, bark removed but retaining natural rough surface. Fits HTS 4403.25.0115 as coniferous fence posts in the rough, distinguished by specific pole/post form.
Douglas Fir Split Rail Fence Post
Hand-split Douglas fir posts for traditional split-rail fences, minimum 15 cm cross-section, in rough state without machining. HTS 4403.25.0115 covers these coniferous fence posts as poles/piles in the rough.
Pressure-Treated Spruce Fence Post
Spruce posts for livestock fencing, rough-squared with 18 cm square cross-section, bark-free. While often treated post-import, base rough form qualifies under HTS 4403.25.0115 for coniferous fence posts.
Larch Wooden Fence Post
Rough European larch posts for boundary fencing, 16 cm x 16 cm cross-section, minimally squared. Coniferous species in rough pole/post form specifically for fences under HTS 4403.25.0115.
Hem-Fir Mixed Fence Post
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.
Rough Sawn Pine Farm Gate Post
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.