Hybrid Poplar Landscape Posts from Japan
Rough hybrid poplar (Populus deltoides x nigra) posts for garden edging and landscaping, 4 feet long, stripped of bark. Meets HTS 4403.97.0026 criteria for poplar posts in the rough.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Classify by predominant species; hybrid poplar stays under Populus spp
• Small diameter posts (<4 inches) risk scrutiny as stakes vs poles
• Include volume measurements for accurate duty calculation on bulk shipments