Stain-Treated Lodgepole Pine Utility Poles from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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 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
Import Tips
• Distinguish 'stain' from paint; surface coatings may classify under painted wood if not penetrative preservatives
• Batch test for preservative retention levels per AWPA standards for customs acceptance
• Avoid retail packaging; bulk shipments maintain rough goods status