Western White Pine Utility Poles from Japan
Rough-cut pine poles from Pinus monticola, with minimum cross-sectional dimension over 15 cm, used specifically for electrical power transmission lines. Classified under HTS 4403.21.0112 as coniferous pine poles for telephone, telegraph, and power applications, stripped of bark but not further processed.
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
• Verify species certification as Pinus spp. with forestry documentation to confirm coniferous pine classification
• Measure smallest cross-sectional dimension to ensure ≥15 cm; poles below this may shift to other subheadings
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates proving bark/sapwood treatment to meet ISPM 15 standards and avoid quarantine