Oak Fence Pickets from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
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