Rough Douglas Fir Fence Posts from Canada
Coniferous Douglas fir posts roughly squared for agricultural fencing, sapwood stripped but retaining natural contours. HTS 4403.26.0116 covers these as 'other' poles, piles, and posts in the rough state, before any pressure treatment or finishing. Commonly used in ranching and boundary marking.
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
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Include fumigation certificates; rough fir posts are high-risk for pine beetle infestations
• Label shipments clearly as 'rough, untreated' to prevent confusion with treated lumber