CCA-Treated Hem-Fir Power Poles from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.76.0110%Softwood timber and lumber products provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 37 of this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Comply with TSCA Title VI for formaldehyde if any binders used; pure preservative treatment exempt
• Declare exact species mix; 'Hem-fir' note applies but requires proof of mixed stand origin
• Inspect for sapwood removal; incomplete stripping risks downgrade to unworked wood