Other
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: > Other
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 4403.11.00.50
Creosote Treated Pine Utility Poles
Rough-cut pine poles treated with creosote preservative for use in electrical utility lines, stripped of bark but not further processed. Classified under HTS 4403.11.0050 as coniferous wood poles in the rough, treated with preservatives other than paint or stain. These poles meet the 'other' category for poles, piles, and posts not specified elsewhere.
Pressure Treated Douglas Fir Fence Posts
Douglas fir posts treated with wood preservatives like ACQ (alkaline copper quaternary) for fencing applications, in rough squared form. Falls under HTS 4403.11.0050 as 'other' coniferous poles, piles, and posts treated with preservatives. Not painted or stained, but chemically preserved against rot and insects.
CCA Treated Spruce Piling Timber
Spruce wood pilings treated with chromated copper arsenate (CCA) for marine or foundation use, roughly squared and bark-stripped. HTS 4403.11.0050 applies to these 'other' coniferous piles treated with preservatives. Designed for structural support in wet environments.
Pentachlorophenol Treated Western Red Cedar Posts
Rough Western red cedar posts pressure-treated with pentachlorophenol for outdoor structural use, classified as coniferous 'other' posts under HTS 4403.11.0050. Preservative treatment protects against fungal decay and termites in rough wood form.
Copper Azole Treated Hemlock Piles
Hemlock wood piles treated with copper azole preservative for dock or bridge construction, in the rough state. Fits HTS 4403.11.0050 as coniferous 'other' piles, piles, and posts with preservative treatment. Roughly squared for stability.
Tanalith E Treated Larch Telegraph Poles
Larch wood telegraph poles treated with Tanalith E (copper-based) preservative, bark-removed and roughly squared. Classified in HTS 4403.11.0050 for other coniferous treated poles. Used for communication line support.
Micronized Copper Treated Fir Dock Piling
Fir pilings for marine docks treated with micronized copper azole, in rough form without sapwood. HTS 4403.11.0050 covers these coniferous treated 'other' piles. Resistant to saltwater decay.