Oak Fence Pickets from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify wood species origin documentation to confirm nonconiferous classification and avoid coniferous duty rates
• Ensure phytosanitary certificates comply with ISPM 15 for treated wood to prevent quarantine issues at ports
• Measure dimensions precisely; if sawn lengthwise, reclassification to Chapter 44 sawn lumber headings may apply