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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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