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U.S. imports of nonconiferous hoopwood, split poles, pickets & related wood products (HS 440420) totaled $55K in June 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Importers of Nonconiferous Hoopwood, Split Poles, Pickets & Related Wood Products paid $7K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $55K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Nonconiferous Hoopwood, Split Poles, Pickets & Related Wood Products imports of $55K in June 2026 ran 30% above the year-to-date monthly average of $42K.
Last updated: June 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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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | -- | $22K | +$22K |
| BRAZIL | $21K | -- | -$21K |
| SOUTH AFRICA | $13K | -- | -$13K |
| INDIA | $8K | -- | -$8K |
| ITALY | $7K | -- | -$7K |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4404200040 | FENCE PICKETS/PALINGS/RAIL NONCONIFER WOOD, POINTD | $21K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $2K |
| 4404200090 | HOOPWOOD/CHIPWOOD/WD STICK RGHLY TRIM ETC NONCONIF | $21K | 17.14% | 100.00% | $4K |
| 4404200080 | POLES, PILES AND POSTS, POINTED, NONCONIFEROUS | $13K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $1K |
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 | $22K |
MIX SPF WOOD SAWN/CHIP LENGTHW,SLICED/PEEL,GT 6MM
HS 440713
OTHER ARTICLES OF WOOD, NESOI
HS 442199
PLYWD/ETC,NES,GT-1 OUT PLY NONCNF SPECES IN SUBHD
HS 441233
ORIENTED STRAND BOARD (OSB), OF WOOD
HS 441012
BUILDERS' JOINERY AND CARPENTRY OF WOOD, NESOI
HS 441899
OTHER CONIF WOOD, SAWN/CHIPED LENTGW, THKNS GT 6MM
HS 440719
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $21K | -- | -$21K |
| North Carolina | -- | $15K | +$15K |
| Florida | $13K | -- | -$13K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTAY MESA, CA | -- | $22K | +$22K |
| JACKSONVILLE, FL | $21K | -- | -$21K |
| MIAMI, FL | $13K | -- | -$13K |