CCA-Treated Southern Yellow Pine Power Poles from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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