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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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