Creosote-Treated Pine Utility Poles from Germany
Rough-cut pine poles treated with creosote preservative for use in electrical and telecommunication utility lines. These nonconiferous wood poles are in the rough state, stripped of bark, and not squared, fitting HTS 4403.12.0050 as 'other' poles, piles, and posts treated with preservatives.
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
• Verify preservative treatment certification (e.g
• creosote application records) to confirm classification under treated wood headings
• Provide phytosanitary certificates proving no bark or sapwood remains, avoiding reclassification to untreated rough wood
• Check state-specific regulations on creosote-treated wood imports for environmental compliance