Western Fir Utility Poles
Western fir utility poles are rough-cut poles from Abies species, typically 30-60 feet long with diameters of 10-18 inches at the butt end, used for electrical power transmission lines. They are classified under 4403.24.00 as coniferous wood in the rough, of fir, not further worked than bark removal or rough squaring.
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).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the poles are from pine or other coniferous species
Other coniferous wood in the rough is classified under 4403.23.00 when not fir or spruce.
If the poles are split or pointed for direct installation
Split poles and pointed posts are covered under 4404, which includes split poles and similar wood.
If the poles are made of metal or composite materials
Metal utility poles are classified in Chapter 73 as structures and parts of structures.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the poles are from Abies spp. and not other conifers; misdeclaration of species can lead to reclassification
• Ensure no machining, such as drilling or shaping, has been done beyond rough squaring
• Prepare a detailed packing list and consider pre-arrival review with CBSA for large shipments
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Black Spruce Rough Logs
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Canadian Abies Fir Rough Blocks
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Debarked Fir Rounds for Poles
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