ACQ Preservative Treated Oak Telephone Poles from Japan
Hardwood oak poles treated with alkaline copper quaternary (ACQ) preservative, roughly squared for telephone line installation. Nonconiferous preserved poles qualify for 4403.12.00.20 due to utility-specific rough preparation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide AWS D1.1 welding certifications if poles include minor metal fittings
• Segregate ACQ-treated from creosote-treated shipments to prevent cross-contamination claims
• Include class/grade markings (e.g
• H6 for utility) for customs verification