Pressure-Treated Pine Rails from Japan
Sawn 2x6x8 foot pine rails treated for ground contact in horizontal fence applications. Falls under HTS 4421.99.70.40 as sawn rails not assembled into sections. Treatment enhances durability against moisture and insects.
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
• Specify treatment type (ACQ, MCA) and retention levels in commercial invoice
• Ensure EPA/FIFRA compliance labels if treated in origin country
• Test for arsenic content if chromated copper arsenate (CCA) was used