Pressure-Treated Poplar Utility Poles
Roughly squared poplar poles treated under pressure with wood preservatives for utility line support, minimally processed from the log. These non-coniferous rough wood products treated with preservatives are classified under tariff item 4403.12.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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- CFIA
All Programs · Required
CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 4401110000–4404200000).
- ECCC
Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC · Required
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA: ECCC Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Starts With 4403).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the poles are split or pointed at one end
Split poles and pointed piles are classified under heading 44.04.
If the poles are cut to length and drilled for utility attachments
Wood articles not elsewhere specified fall under heading 44.21.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the poles are in the rough state—only stripped of bark or roughly squared—and not further worked, such as drilling or shaping
• Provide documentation of the pressure treatment to demonstrate compliance with Canadian utility pole standards
• Verify the poles meet Canadian Electrical Code requirements for utility line support
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