Fence pickets, palings and rails
Hoopwood; split poles; piles, pickets and stakes of wood, pointed but not sawn lengthwise; wooden sticks, roughly trimmed but not turned, bent or otherwise worked, suitable for the manufacture of walking-sticks, umbrellas, tool handles or the like; chipwood and the like: > Coniferous > Fence pickets, palings and rails
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 4404.10.00.40
Western Red Cedar Fence Pickets
Pointed coniferous wood pickets made from Western red cedar, designed specifically for constructing privacy fences. These pickets are roughly shaped with pointed ends but not sawn lengthwise, fitting 4404.10.0040 as coniferous fence pickets. They provide natural durability and resistance to decay for outdoor fencing applications.
Pressure-Treated Pine Fence Rails
Roughly trimmed pine rails for split-rail fences, pointed at ends but not turned or sawn lengthwise, sourced from coniferous pine trees. Classified under 4404.10.0040 as coniferous fence rails suitable for rustic fencing. Pressure treatment enhances rot resistance without altering the rough, unworked classification.
Douglas Fir Fence Palings
Coniferous Douglas fir palings with pointed tops for picket fences, roughly shaped from logs without lengthwise sawing or further working. Meets 4404.10.0040 criteria for fence palings as they are stakes pointed but not turned. Ideal for traditional white picket fence designs.
SPF Spruce Fence Stakes
Mixed spruce-pine-fir (S-P-F) wooden stakes pointed for garden fencing, roughly trimmed without lengthwise sawing per subheading definitions. Falls under 4404.10.0040 as coniferous pickets/stakes for boundary marking. Commonly used for temporary or garden enclosures.
Rough Hemlock Fence Rails
Western hemlock rails for ranch-style fences, pointed and roughly trimmed from coniferous sources without sawing or bending. Classified in 4404.10.0040 for coniferous fence rails meeting the unworked pole criteria. Provides sturdy support for horizontal fence designs.
Lodgepole Pine Split Rails
Naturally split lodgepole pine rails with pointed ends for decorative fencing, not sawn lengthwise and roughly shaped only. Fits 4404.10.0040 as coniferous fence rails from mechanical processing by-products. Evokes rustic cabin aesthetic in landscaping.
Coniferous Garden Picket Stakes
Pointed pine stakes for garden borders and picket fences, roughly trimmed from coniferous wood without lengthwise cuts. Directly matches 4404.10.0040 for fence pickets and stakes. Lightweight and easy to drive into soil for plant supports.
Fir Boundary Fence Palings
True fir palings pointed for property line fences, coniferous wood roughly shaped per HTS specs without sawing. Under 4404.10.0040 as fence palings for demarcation purposes. Durable for long-term outdoor exposure.