Telephone, telegraph and electrical power poles
Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sap- wood, or roughly squared: > Treated with paint, stain, creosote or other preservatives: > Coniferous > Poles, piles and posts: > Telephone, telegraph and electrical power poles
Duty Rate (from China)
Softwood timber and lumber products provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 37 of this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 4403.11.00.20
Creosote-Treated Douglas Fir Utility Poles
Roughly squared Douglas fir poles treated with creosote preservative, specifically designed for telephone and electrical power transmission lines. These coniferous wood poles fall under HTS 4403.11.0020 as they are in the rough state, stripped of bark, and intended for use as telephone, telegraph, or electrical power poles. The creosote treatment protects against rot and insects in outdoor utility applications.
Pressure-Treated Western Red Cedar Telegraph Poles
Coniferous Western red cedar poles, roughly squared and pressure-treated with preservatives for durability as telegraph poles. Classified under HTS 4403.11.0020 due to their coniferous origin, rough condition, and specific use in communication infrastructure. The treatment ensures longevity in ground-contact exposure.
Pentachlorophenol Treated Pine Electrical Poles
Southern pine utility poles treated with pentachlorophenol for electrical power distribution, left in rough-squared form from coniferous sources. HTS 4403.11.0020 applies to these paint/stain/preservative-treated coniferous poles designated for power line support. Treatment resists fungal decay and termites.
Creosote Impregnated Spruce Telephone Poles
Spruce wood poles, coniferous and roughly squared, impregnated with creosote for use in telephone networks. These fall precisely under HTS 4403.11.0020 as treated coniferous poles for telecom applications in the rough state. Ideal for rural line extensions due to natural spruce strength.
CCA-Treated Hem-Fir Power Poles
Mixed hemlock-fir ('Hem-fir') coniferous poles treated with chromated copper arsenate (CCA), roughly squared for electrical power poles. HTS 4403.11.0020 covers these preservative-treated utility poles in rough form for grid infrastructure. Provides superior resistance to marine borers in coastal areas.
Stain-Treated Lodgepole Pine Utility Poles
Lodgepole pine coniferous poles treated with wood stain preservatives, in rough-squared condition for telephone and power applications. Fits HTS 4403.11.0020 as treated coniferous poles specifically for utility infrastructure. Stain penetrates deeply for aesthetic and protective finish.
Copper Naphthenate Treated Fir Transmission Poles
Fir wood poles treated with copper naphthenate preservative for high-voltage electrical transmission, coniferous and roughly squared. HTS 4403.11.0020 designation for these utility-specific treated poles ensures accurate duty assessment. Effective against copper-tolerant fungi.