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: > Nonconiferous > 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 4404.20.00.40
Oak Fence Pickets
Roughly shaped oak wood pickets pointed at one end, designed specifically for constructing wooden fences. These nonconiferous hardwood pickets are not sawn lengthwise and remain in their natural, unworked state except for basic pointing. Classified under HTS 4404.20.00.40 as fence pickets due to their rough trim and fencing application.
Cedar Fence Palings
Pointed cedar palings roughly trimmed from nonconiferous wood, used as vertical slats in privacy fences. These are not turned, bent, or sawn lengthwise, maintaining a natural split-pole appearance ideal for rustic fencing. HTS 4404.20.00.40 covers these as nonconiferous fence palings.
Hickory Fence Rails
Roughly trimmed hickory wood rails, pointed but not sawn lengthwise, for horizontal support in split-rail fences. These nonconiferous hardwood rails are suitable for traditional farm fencing without further working. Fits HTS 4404.20.00.40 as fence rails.
Walnut Split Pole Fence Pickets
Split pole walnut pickets, pointed ends for easy installation in garden or property line fences. Nonconiferous wood remains roughly shaped without lengthwise sawing or turning. HTS 4404.20.00.40 precisely matches these fence pickets.
Mahogany Garden Fence Palings
Mahogany palings roughly trimmed and pointed for decorative garden fences, nonconiferous tropical hardwood. Not turned, bent, or sawn lengthwise, preserving natural wood character. Classified in HTS 4404.20.00.40 for fence palings.
Ash Wood Fence Rails
Pointed ash wood rails for post-and-rail fencing systems, roughly split from nonconiferous logs. Minimal working ensures suitability for direct fencing use without sawing. HTS 4404.20.00.40 applies to these fence rails.
Maple Pointed Fence Stakes
Maple wood stakes pointed for securing fence lines or garden borders, nonconiferous and roughly trimmed. Not sawn lengthwise, these qualify as fence pickets under the heading. HTS 4404.20.00.40 statistical breakout for fence components.