Creosote-Treated Pine Utility Poles from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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