CCA-Treated Southern Yellow Pine Power Poles from Germany
Nonconiferous southern yellow pine poles treated with chromated copper arsenate (CCA) for electrical power distribution, in rough-squared form without bark. Classified under HTS 4403.12.00.20 due to preservative treatment and specific dimensions for utility pole applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include chemical analysis reports for CCA treatment to meet EPA and customs preservative verification requirements
• Label poles clearly as 'utility poles' to distinguish from fencing posts, preventing reclassification
• Check state-specific restrictions on arsenical preservatives like CCA for end-use compliance