Stain Treated Fir Poles from Germany
Coniferous fir wood poles in the rough, treated with penetrating stains and preservatives for utility or fencing use. Roughly hewn, bark stripped, but not machined smooth. HTS 4403.11.00 covers this preserved coniferous rough wood.
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
9903.03.060%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
• Include manufacturer specs on stain type to confirm it qualifies as a preservative under tariff terms
• Inspect for squaring degree; overly squared pieces risk reclassification as lumber
• Comply with EPA regulations on treated wood chemicals for US entry