Creosote Treated Pine Utility Poles from Mexico
Rough-cut pine poles treated with creosote preservative for use in electrical utility lines, stripped of bark but not further processed. The creosote treatment protects against rot and insects, while the poles remain in the rough state. Classified under tariff item 4403.11.00 as coniferous wood in the rough, treated with preservatives.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Import Tips
• Confirm the poles are not squared, sawn, or otherwise shaped beyond rough cutting, as this affects classification
• Provide CBSA with evidence of creosote treatment and species (pine)
• Check Canadian regulations on creosote-treated wood for environmental compliance