4404.10.00.40/SPF Spruce Fence Stakes/Japan

SPF Spruce Fence Stakes from Japan

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.

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%

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Import Tips

• Label as S-P-F mix per 4407.13 note applicability; ensure heat treatment markings for ISPM 15

• Test moisture content to avoid rejection as undried wood