Treated with paint, stain, creosote or other preservative
Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6 mm: > Coniferous: > Of fir (Abies spp.) and spruce (Picea spp.) > Other: > Treated with paint, stain, creosote or other preservative
Duty Rate (from China)
Softwood timber and lumber products provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 37 of this subchapter
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)
Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 4407.12.00.02
Painted Spruce Sawn Lumber 2x4
Sawn spruce lumber measuring 2 inches by 4 inches by 8 feet, treated with paint to protect against moisture and insects. Classified under HTS 4407.12.00.02 because it is coniferous spruce wood exceeding 6mm thickness, planed, and surface-treated with paint preservative. Used primarily for exterior construction framing.
Creosote Treated Fir Deck Boards
Planed fir decking boards, 5/4 x 6 inches, pressure-treated with creosote for outdoor durability against rot and termites. Fits HTS 4407.12.00.02 as coniferous fir wood over 6mm thick with creosote preservative treatment. Ideal for patio and railing construction.
Stain-Finished Spruce Studs 2x6
Sanded spruce studs 2x6x10 feet with protective stain finish to prevent weathering in exposed applications. Under HTS 4407.12.00.02 for its spruce origin, thickness >6mm, and stain preservative treatment. Commonly used in wall framing for humid climates.
Preservative-Coated Fir Beam 4x8
Large fir structural beam 4x8x12 feet coated with chemical wood preservative for bridge and dock use. HTS 4407.12.00.02 applies due to fir species, sawn >6mm, and 'other preservative' treatment. Engineered for heavy load-bearing outdoors.
Painted Fir Siding Panels
Sliced and planed fir siding boards pre-painted for weather resistance in residential exteriors. Classified in HTS 4407.12.00.02 as painted fir sawn wood exceeding 6mm thickness. Provides primed surface ready for final coats.
Creosote Fir Railway Ties
Heavy-duty fir crossties treated with creosote for railroad track underlayment, sawn to standard 7x9x8.5 ft specs. HTS 4407.12.00.02 due to fir coniferous wood >6mm with creosote preservation. Meets AREMA standards for durability.
Stained Spruce Fencing Rails
Sawn spruce rails for split-rail fencing, stained with UV protectant, 3x8x10 feet. Fits HTS 4407.12.00.02 as treated spruce exceeding 6mm thickness. Rustic finish for farm and ranch boundaries.
Fir Utility Poles Preservative Treated
Peeled and planed fir poles, 30-40 ft lengths, treated with pentachlorophenol preservative for electrical lines. HTS 4407.12.00.02 for fir sawn/peeled >6mm with other preservative. ANSI-certified for utility infrastructure.
Paint-Dipped Spruce Timbers 6x6
Heavy spruce timbers 6x6x16 feet dipped in paint preservative for barn foundations. Classified HTS 4407.12.00.02 as painted coniferous spruce >6mm sawn. Provides base coat for log structures.
Fir Landscape Timbers Creosote Treated
8x8x8 ft fir timbers creosote-treated for raised garden beds and retaining walls. HTS 4407.12.00.02 for creosote-preserved fir sawn lumber >6mm. Landscaping-grade durability.
Spruce Boardwalk Planks Stained
Planed spruce planks 2x6x12 ft with oil stain for marine boardwalks resisting salt spray. Under HTS 4407.12.00.02 as stained spruce >6mm. Grooved for slip resistance.
Preservative Fir Joists 2x10
Sawn fir floor joists 2x10x16 ft with micronized copper preservative for crawl spaces. HTS 4407.12.00.02 specifies fir treated >6mm. Span tables compliant.
Painted Spruce Pergola Beams
Fir/spruce beams 4x12x20 ft painted for outdoor pergolas and gazebos. HTS 4407.12.00.02 for paint-treated coniferous sawn >6mm. Decorative yet structural.
Creosote Spruce Guardrail Posts
Tapered spruce posts 6x6x10 ft creosote-treated for highway guardrails. HTS 4407.12.00.02 as spruce preserved sawn wood. FHWA approved.
Stain Treated Fir Retaining Wall Blocks
Sawn fir blocks 4x8x16 inches stain-finished for stackable retaining walls. Fits HTS 4407.12.00.02 for treated fir >6mm. Erosion control grade.