4404.10.00.40 - Fence pickets, palings and rails

This HTS category encompasses various wooden components specifically shaped for fencing applications. It includes fence pickets, which are the vertical elements forming the barrier; palings, similar to pickets but often wider or used in a different configuration; and fence rails, the horizontal or diagonal supports that connect the pickets or palings. These articles are typically made from coniferous wood and are generally finished in a manner suitable for direct assembly into fences, such as being pointed or cut to length.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 4404.10.00.80 (Poles, piles and posts), is crucial. While both may involve pointed wooden articles, this specific category focuses on items *intended for fencing*. Poles, piles, and posts are generally understood to be of a larger diameter and often have a primary function in structural support or foundation, rather than forming the visible barrier of a fence. The term "rails" in this category further clarifies its fencing context, differentiating it from broader categories of simply shaped wooden lumber.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories. Classification within 4404.10.00.40 is determined by the article's form and intended use as a component in fence construction, specifically pickets, palings, or rails, made from coniferous wood. The physical characteristics and the clear designation for fencing purposes are the primary criteria for inclusion in this specific classification.