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Western Red Cedar Posts from Japan

Durable Western red cedar coniferous posts for gate and deck support, pointed and roughly shaped. Free of lengthwise saw cuts, classified in 4404.10.00.80 for coniferous poles and posts. Naturally rot-resistant for outdoor exposure.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Source from certified sustainable forests; provide chain-of-custody docs for green building compliance

• Inspect for taper; uniform poles easier to classify than irregular shapes