Unstripped Red Oak Poles for Fencing from Germany
Naturally debarked red oak poles from Quercus rubra, cut to 8-12 foot lengths with minimal sapwood removal for fencing posts. HTS 4403.91.0020 applies to this rough, unsquared utility wood.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Measure cross-sections to ensure not 'roughly squared,' preserving rough classification
• Include harvest location in documentation for CITES exemption on domestic oak