Pentachlorophenol Treated Redwood Telegraph Poles from Canada
Roughly squared redwood poles pressure-treated with pentachlorophenol for telegraph line support, nonconiferous and bark-stripped. Falls under 4403.12.00.20 as preserved poles specifically for communication infrastructure.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain supplier declarations confirming pentachlorophenol levels below regulated thresholds for import clearance
• Document pole dimensions and straightness standards (e.g
• ANSI O5.1) to validate utility pole specs
• Avoid bundling with hardware to prevent classification as assembled sets under other chapters