Stain-Treated Lodgepole Pine Utility Poles from Japan
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 — Japan → 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
• 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