Maple Pointed Fence Stakes from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Calculate duties based on volume; rough wood often measured in cubic meters
• Avoid mixing with coniferous stakes in same container to prevent blended classification
• Retain supplier affidavits confirming no further working post-pointing