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Pressure-Treated 4x4 Fence Posts from Japan

Standard 4x4 inch sawn posts, CCA pressure-treated to UC4A ground contact standard, 8-12 feet lengths. Common for residential fencing; HTS 4421.99.70 despite treatment due to fencing specificity.

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 AWPA UC4A treatment certification with each shipment

• Tag posts with treatment date and chemical retention for traceability

• Store vertically during customs hold to prevent ground contact leaching