Maple Vineyard Stakes from Japan
Pointed maple wood stakes, nonconiferous and roughly trimmed, used to support grapevines in vineyards. These qualify for HTS 4404.20.0080 as nonconiferous stakes not further worked beyond pointing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include end-use documentation proving agricultural stake purpose; ensure no lengthwise saw cuts per chapter definitions; fumigation certificates often required for ag imports