Douglas Fir Fence Corner Post from Canada
Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) corner brace fence posts, in the rough state with bark stripped, roughly squared cross-sections of 5x5 inches. Specifically designed for structural fence corners under HTS 4403.26.0115 coniferous poles/posts.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Measure moisture content; posts >19% MC remain 'rough wood' vs. kiln-dried sawn lumber
• Label bundles clearly as 'fence posts' with dimensions to match statistical reporting requirements
• Avoid any end-trimming or notching which could trigger reclassification to finished products