Scots Pine Electrical Poles from Japan
Pinus sylvestris rough poles exceeding 15 cm minimum dimension for rural electrical grids. HTS 4403.21.0112 applies to these coniferous pine poles for power/telegraph applications in unprocessed state.
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
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Include technical drawings showing pole taper and dimensions matching utility specs
• Avoid contamination with non-coniferous woods in shipments to maintain pure pine classification
• Budget for potential re-inspection if poles appear machined rather than roughly squared