U.S. imports of nonconiferous hoopwood, split poles, pickets & related wood products (HS 440420) totaled $96K in August 2026, imported from 9 countries.
Importers of Nonconiferous Hoopwood, Split Poles, Pickets & Related Wood Products paid $29K in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 29.92% of the $96K imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule. Nonconiferous Hoopwood, Split Poles, Pickets & Related Wood Products imports of $96K in August 2026 ran 82% above the year-to-date monthly average of $53K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSouth Africa leads US imports under this heading, which covers hardwood and other nonconiferous forms of hoopwood, split poles, pointed pickets, chipwood, and roughly trimmed walking-stick blanks — distinct from their softwood counterparts in species, density, and typical end use. The four 10-digit lines parallel the coniferous structure: fence pickets and palings (4404200040), pointed poles, piles and posts (4404200080), and residual hoopwood and chipwood lines (4404200090 and 4404200095). Hardwood pickets and posts are commonly used in premium fencing, vineyard trellising, and specialty construction where durability and appearance matter. Brazil and China are also notable suppliers, so importers should verify species identity and phytosanitary documentation at entry.
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USDA APHIS requires a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country's national plant protection organization for most unprocessed or roughly processed wood products. Heat treatment or other approved pest-mitigation measures may also be required depending on the species and country of origin.
South Africa is a major commercial producer of fast-growing hardwood species such as eucalyptus, which are well-suited for fence pickets, vineyard stakes, and similar applications. The combination of established plantation forestry, competitive pricing, and reliable export infrastructure supports its leading position in this category.
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$96KYoY · free account
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$38KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $663K of Nonconiferous Hoopwood, Split Poles, Pickets & Related Wood Products.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 4404
Subheading 440420 · $96K of $1.1M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4404200090 | Hoopwood/Chipwood/Wd Stick Rghly Trim Etc Nonconif | $65K | 31.15% | 100.00% | $20K |
| 4404200040 | Fence Pickets/Palings/Rail Nonconifer Wood, Pointd | $18K | 37.50% | 100.00% | $7K |
| 4404200080 | Poles, Piles and Posts, Pointed, Nonconiferous | $13K | 12.50% | 100.00% | $2K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4404200095 | Hoopwood/Split Pole/Chipwood/Wd Stck Etc Nonconifr | $38K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
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China and Brazil together supply 71% of it. China pays 37.5% duty; India 10.0%.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 29.92% of total import value.