Tanalith E Treated Larch Telegraph Poles from Canada
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.
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
9903.05.900%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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Cross-reference treatment with utility specifications like ANSI O5.1 for pole quality
• Use moisture content readings to prove 'rough' vs. kiln-dried status
• Avoid retail packaging that could shift classification to finished goods