Betula spp. Round Posts for Vineyard Supports

Rough birch round posts, 7-10 feet tall, for supporting grapevines in vineyards. Birch (Betula spp.) origin and rough condition qualify for HTS 4403.96.0127.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

4407.29.02Lower: 25% vs 35%

If for tropical hardwood species like mahogany

Tropical poles use different statistical suffix in 4403.96/4407 hierarchy.

4421Lower: 13.3% vs 35%

If split or riven rather than round

Split wood posts are 'other wood articles' under 4421, not rough poles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label shipments clearly as 'rough birch posts' to aid CBP examination

Obtain ISPM 15 certification if any bark remains to prevent rejection

Avoid preservatives, as treatment could shift to 4418 or 4421