Rough Cedar Fence Posts from Germany
Naturally decay-resistant western red cedar posts, stripped of sapwood but roughly squared for agricultural fencing. Falls under HTS 4403.99.0128 as rough wood posts intended for direct ground insertion as supports.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming bark/strip status complies with ISPM 15 standards for rough wood
• Label with exact dimensions and species; importers often overlook moisture content declarations affecting valuation