HTS Code · Chapter 44 · Updated Oct 26, 2026

4403.11.00.40Fence posts

Also written 4403110040 and 4403.11.0040

HTS Code 4403.11.00.40 covers any article best defined as Wood and Articles of Wood; Wood Charcoal; Cork and Articles of Cork; Manufacturers of Straw,of Esparto or of Other Plaiting Materials; Basketware and WickerworkWood and articles of wood; wood charcoalWood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sap- wood, or roughly squared:Treated with paint, stain, creosote or other preservatives:ConiferousPoles, piles and posts:Fence posts in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

From China, the total duty on 4403.11.00.40 last changed on Feb 24, 2026, from 45% to 35%. It has changed 1 time since Nov 17, 2025.

Estimated Duty on 4403.11.00.40

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 26, 2026

Country of origin

China

Total duty: 35%; $3,500.00 on this shipment
Fees: 0.47%; MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees: 35.47%; Payable to CBP
Landed cost: $13,547.14; On $10,000.00 customs value

Section 232 – Timber, Lumber & Wood Products10%
Section 301 – China25%
Customs fees0.47%

Chapter 99 lines9903.76.01 Section 232 Wood: Softwood Timber and Lumber9903.88.03 Section 301 China: List 3

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Base Duty Rates for 4403.11.00.40

Set at 4403.11.00 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty: Free
Special Rate of Duty: —
Column 2 (Non-NTR): Free
Units of Quantity: m

Total duty by countryAll 20 →

China35%
Mexico10%
Canada10%
Vietnam10%
Germany10%

Tariff updates

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Dec 18, 2025 · PublishedUS cuts reciprocal tariff on Swiss and Liechtenstein goods to 15% all-in, exempts certain products

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Tariffs by country · Oct 26, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 4403.11.00.40 by Country of Origin

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of fence posts (HTS 4403.11.00.40) from China pay 35% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Timber, Lumber & Wood Products (10%) and Section 301 – China (25%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 10%, from Mexico, Canada and 17 more.

Total duty from China

35%

Base rate plus 2 additional tariffs

Lowest total duty

10%

From Mexico, Canada and 17 more

Countries with additional tariffs

20 of 20

Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties

Country of origin	Base rate	Additional tariffs	Total duty
China	Free	Section 232 – Timber, Lumber & Wood Products10%9903.76.01 Section 301 – China25%9903.88.03	35%
Mexico	Free	Section 232 – Timber, Lumber & Wood Products10%9903.76.01	10%
Canada	Free	Section 232 – Timber, Lumber & Wood Products10%9903.76.01	10%
Vietnam	Free	Section 232 – Timber, Lumber & Wood Products10%9903.76.01	10%
Germany	Free	Section 232 – Timber, Lumber & Wood Products10%9903.76.01	10%
Japan	Free	Section 232 – Timber, Lumber & Wood Products10%9903.76.01	10%
South Korea	Free	Section 232 – Timber, Lumber & Wood Products10%9903.76.01	10%
Taiwan	Free	Section 232 – Timber, Lumber & Wood Products10%9903.76.01	10%
India	Free	Section 232 – Timber, Lumber & Wood Products10%9903.76.01	10%
Ireland	Free	Section 232 – Timber, Lumber & Wood Products10%9903.76.01	10%
Italy	Free	Section 232 – Timber, Lumber & Wood Products10%9903.76.01	10%
Switzerland	Free	Section 232 – Timber, Lumber & Wood Products10%9903.76.01	10%
Thailand	Free	Section 232 – Timber, Lumber & Wood Products10%9903.76.01	10%
Malaysia	Free	Section 232 – Timber, Lumber & Wood Products10%9903.76.01	10%
United Kingdom	Free	Section 232 – Timber, Lumber & Wood Products10%9903.76.01	10%
France	Free	Section 232 – Timber, Lumber & Wood Products10%9903.76.01	10%
Indonesia	Free	Section 232 – Timber, Lumber & Wood Products10%9903.76.01	10%
Brazil	Free	Section 232 – Timber, Lumber & Wood Products10%9903.76.01	10%
Bangladesh	Free	Section 232 – Timber, Lumber & Wood Products10%9903.76.01	10%
Cambodia	Free	Section 232 – Timber, Lumber & Wood Products10%9903.76.01	10%

Duty from each country, in words

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of fence posts (HTS 4403.11.00.40) from China pay 35% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Timber, Lumber & Wood Products (10%) and Section 301 – China (25%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of fence posts (HTS 4403.11.00.40) from Mexico pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Timber, Lumber & Wood Products (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of fence posts (HTS 4403.11.00.40) from Canada pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Timber, Lumber & Wood Products (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of fence posts (HTS 4403.11.00.40) from Vietnam pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Timber, Lumber & Wood Products (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of fence posts (HTS 4403.11.00.40) from Germany pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Timber, Lumber & Wood Products (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of fence posts (HTS 4403.11.00.40) from Japan pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Timber, Lumber & Wood Products (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of fence posts (HTS 4403.11.00.40) from South Korea pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Timber, Lumber & Wood Products (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of fence posts (HTS 4403.11.00.40) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Timber, Lumber & Wood Products (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of fence posts (HTS 4403.11.00.40) from India pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Timber, Lumber & Wood Products (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of fence posts (HTS 4403.11.00.40) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Timber, Lumber & Wood Products (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of fence posts (HTS 4403.11.00.40) from Italy pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Timber, Lumber & Wood Products (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of fence posts (HTS 4403.11.00.40) from Switzerland pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Timber, Lumber & Wood Products (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of fence posts (HTS 4403.11.00.40) from Thailand pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Timber, Lumber & Wood Products (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of fence posts (HTS 4403.11.00.40) from Malaysia pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Timber, Lumber & Wood Products (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of fence posts (HTS 4403.11.00.40) from United Kingdom pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Timber, Lumber & Wood Products (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of fence posts (HTS 4403.11.00.40) from France pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Timber, Lumber & Wood Products (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of fence posts (HTS 4403.11.00.40) from Indonesia pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Timber, Lumber & Wood Products (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of fence posts (HTS 4403.11.00.40) from Brazil pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Timber, Lumber & Wood Products (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of fence posts (HTS 4403.11.00.40) from Bangladesh pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Timber, Lumber & Wood Products (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of fence posts (HTS 4403.11.00.40) from Cambodia pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Timber, Lumber & Wood Products (10%).

Duties on goods entered Oct 26, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.

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Top origins · US imports 2025

Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 4403.11.00.40 From

In 2025 the US imported $1M of fence posts (HTS 4403.11.00.40), down 52% on 2024, mostly from Canada (96%) and Chile (4%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of origin	US imports, 2025	Share	vs 2024	Total duty today
Canada	$1M	96%	52%	10%
Chile	$49K	4%	52%	10%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

Legal notes

Relevant HTS Notes

Official USITC notes that may affect classification under HTS 4403.11.00.40.

Chapter 44 Notes (includes Section 9 Notes)Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal

CBP rulings

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What does HTS code 4403.11.00.40 cover?

HTS code 4403.11.00.40 covers fence posts, classified under Chapter 44 (Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is Free.

What is the duty rate for HTS 4403.11.00.40?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 4403.11.00.40 is Free. The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is Free. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.

What is the US tariff on fence posts (HTS 4403.11.00.40) from China?

What is the US tariff on fence posts (HTS 4403.11.00.40) from Vietnam?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of fence posts (HTS 4403.11.00.40) from Vietnam pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Timber, Lumber & Wood Products (10%).

What is the US tariff on fence posts (HTS 4403.11.00.40) from Mexico?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of fence posts (HTS 4403.11.00.40) from Mexico pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Timber, Lumber & Wood Products (10%).

Where does the US import HTS 4403.11.00.40 from?

In 2025 the US imported $1M of fence posts under HTS 4403.11.00.40, mostly from Canada (96%) and Chile (4%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 4403.11.00.40?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 4403.11.00.40 is 10%, from Mexico, Canada and 17 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-26.

Sources

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The official documents behind the rates and tariffs on this page. Duties are worked out from them as of Revision 20 (2026); check the legal text before you file.