Pressure-Treated Pine Picket Fence Section from Germany
6-foot tall assembled fence section featuring pressure-treated pine dog-ear pickets spaced on horizontal rails, with pre-drilled post attachment points. Falls under HTS 4421.99.7020 because it is a fully assembled unit of sawn wooden pickets and rails designed specifically for fencing applications. The pressure treatment enhances durability for outdoor use without altering its wood article classification.
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
• Include chemical treatment certificates to confirm compliance with EPA and USDA regulations for imported treated lumber
• Ensure labeling specifies wood species and treatment type; avoid classifying as raw lumber which requires different quotas