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Pressure-Treated Pine Fence Post

Roughly squared pine fence posts, coniferous wood in the rough, stripped of bark, designed specifically for fencing applications. These posts meet HTS 4403.26.0115 criteria as coniferous fence posts not further worked beyond rough squaring. Typical dimensions are 4x4 inches cross-section and 8 feet length.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4406.11.00.00Same rate: 35%

If sawn or chipped lengthwise, thickness >6mm

Once surfaced or machined beyond rough squaring, coniferous fence posts become coniferous lumber under 4406.

4401.21.00.00Higher: 37.5% vs 35%

If in chips, sawdust, or waste form

Wood waste or scrap from fence post production falls under fuel wood or wood waste headings.

4418Lower: 15.7% vs 35%

If assembled into complete fence sections or panels for retail sale.

Assembled builder's joinery or carpentry exceeds 'rough' state, moving to finished wood products.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify wood is coniferous and remains in the rough (not planed/surfaced) to avoid reclassification to Chapter 44 sawn wood

β€’ Provide certificate of origin specifying species like Pinus spp. and confirm no sapwood removal beyond stripping

β€’ Check for ISPM 15 heat treatment marking if fumigation required for agricultural entry