Western White Pine Utility Poles from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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 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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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