Pressure-Treated Pine Fence Posts from Germany
6x6 inch square sawn pine posts, pressure-treated with CCA preservatives, typically 8 feet long with pointed ends for ground insertion. HTS 4421.99.70 covers these sawn posts designated for fencing, though treatment may affect precise subheading.
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
• Declare treatment chemicals and retention levels on commercial invoice to comply with EPA import regulations
• Provide mill certificates showing AWPA treatment standards to avoid quarantine holds
• Separate treated from untreated wood in shipments to prevent cross-contamination claims