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Southern Yellow Pine 8ft Fence Post

8-foot Southern yellow pine (Pinus spp.) fence posts, bark stripped and roughly squared 4x4 inches, for agricultural and residential fencing. Coniferous rough wood specifically HTS 4403.26.0115 fence posts.

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.

4406Lower: 12.5% vs 35%

If further processed into dimensional lumber

Sawn or planed Southern pine becomes separate coniferous softwood lumber category.

4421.99Lower: 15.8% vs 35%

If cut to short stakes <3ft

Shorter wooden stakes/posts often classify as other wood articles.

4403.22.01Same rate: 35%

If from specific roundwood categories

Different coniferous round/stake forms have statistical variations.

Not sure which classification is right?

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€’ Standardize lengths (8ft common) for customs valuation consistency

β€’ Pressure treatment records must show wood remained rough post-treatment

β€’ Avoid shipping mixed with sawn lumber to prevent commingling classification issues