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Western Red Cedar Posts from Japan

Sawn 4x4 inch Western red cedar posts, 10 feet long with chamfered corners for shadowbox fencing. HTS 4421.99.70 covers these sawn fence posts valued for natural decay resistance without chemical treatment.

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

• Highlight natural heartwood content percentage for premium pricing justification

• Cap ends with plastic protectors to prevent moisture ingress during transit

• Grade stamp according to Western Lumber Grading Rules for credibility