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White Spruce Telecom Poles

White spruce (Picea glauca) poles in rough state, with a minimum 15 cm smallest section, for telegraph and telephone infrastructure. Bark and sapwood are removed, with no further dressing, qualifying for this tariff item for spruce wood.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4403.21.00Same rate: Free

If the poles are of pine species

Pine is classified separately.

4407.11.00Same rate: Free

If the poles are sawn into lumber

Sawn wood is classified under heading 44.07.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the poles are not treated or further processed; treatment may change classification

• Have species and dimension documentation ready

• Verify if the poles require a permit under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act if treated

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Fir Construction Log 18x25 cm

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Fir Rough Timber for Pulp 15 cm Min

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Grand Fir Utility Transmission Poles

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Noble Fir Telegraph Poles

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