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 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
• 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