Creosote-Treated Pine Logs from Germany
Rough pine logs treated with creosote preservative to protect against rot and insects, sourced from coniferous trees. Classified under HTS 4403.11.0060 as coniferous wood in the rough, treated with preservatives but not further processed beyond rough squaring or bark removal. Primarily used for outdoor construction like fence posts or utility poles.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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 already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Verify treatment documentation proving creosote or other preservatives were applied, as untreated wood falls under 4403.10
• Ensure phytosanitary certificates confirm no pests, required for all rough wood imports
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as finished lumber (4407) if not sawn to specific dimensions