Pressure-Treated Pine Fence Posts from Japan
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 — 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
• 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