Pentachlorophenol Treated Redwood Telegraph Poles from Germany
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 — 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
• 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