Borate-Treated Walnut Cribbing Timbers from Germany
Rough walnut timbers diffusion-treated with borates for temporary mine shaft cribbing and construction shoring. Classified HTS 4403.12.0060 as nonconiferous other preserved rough wood. Provides insect resistance without heavy chemical impregnation.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide MSHA certification for underground mine applications
• Specify load-bearing capacity testing for structural applications
• Document diffusion treatment process differentiating from surface applications