Pressure-Treated Pine Picket Fence Section from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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