Lodgepole Pine Electrical Distribution Poles from Japan
Rough Pinus contorta poles over 15 cm minimum cross-section for low-voltage electrical distribution networks. Meets exact HTS 4403.21.0112 definition for pine power poles in the rough, whether bark-stripped or not.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.76.0110%Softwood timber and lumber products provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 37 of this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document pole dimensions and species origin to prevent reclassification during customs exam
• Avoid bundling with hardware/fittings; accessories could trigger set classification under different headings
• Confirm no sapwood removal beyond rough stripping, as full sapwood processing may apply 4403 exclusions