4403.22.01.15 - Fence posts

This HTS subcategory, 4403.22.01.15, specifically classifies fence posts made from coniferous wood, primarily of pine (Pinus spp.). These are considered "wood in the rough" which means they have not undergone significant processing beyond stripping of bark or sapwood, or being roughly squared. The essential characteristic is their intended use as upright supports for constructing fences, distinguishing them from other types of poles and posts.

While other coniferous poles and posts are classified under 4403.22.01, this category is distinct from 4403.22.01.12, which is reserved for telephone, telegraph, and electrical power poles. The primary difference lies in their intended function: fence posts are for enclosure and boundary marking, whereas power and communication poles are designed to carry cables and equipment, often requiring specific structural integrity and treatment. The "other" category at 4403.22.01.16 would encompass any coniferous posts that do not fit the specific criteria for fence posts or utility poles.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification system, there are no further subcategories. Classification at this level is dependent on the material (coniferous wood, specifically pine) and the intended end-use (fence posts). Therefore, any coniferous wood article that serves the purpose of a fence post, and does not meet the criteria for utility poles, will fall under this specific tariff item.