Cedar Fence Palings from Japan
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.
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
• Provide detailed invoices specifying 'rough pointed palings' to distinguish from finished lumber and secure correct duty
• Check for kiln-drying certificates; excessive processing could shift classification to dried sawn wood
• Avoid bundling with hardware; sets may trigger essential character rules under other headings