Hem-Fir Mixed Species Fence Post from Japan
Mixed hemlock-fir fence posts from Hem-fir stands where species proportion varies, roughly squared per Chapter 44 notes. Classified as coniferous fence posts under HTS 4403.26.0115 for rough wood.
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
9903.05.900%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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Reference Chapter Note for 'Hem-fir' mixed stands documentation; proportion unknown is acceptable
• Segregate from pure species posts to maintain accurate HTS statistical reporting
• Inspect for consistent rough squaring across mixed species bundles