Rough Pine Utility Poles for Electrical Distribution from China
These are coniferous pine poles sourced from Pinus species, roughly squared and untreated, specifically manufactured for use as electrical power transmission and distribution poles. They fall under HTS 4403.22.0112 as rough wood poles designed for telephone, telegraph, and electrical power infrastructure support.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.76.0110%Softwood timber and lumber products provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 37 of this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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 the pine species (Pinus spp.) documentation to confirm coniferous classification and avoid reclassification to other softwoods
• Provide evidence of rough state (not machined or treated) as sapwood removal alone doesn't change classification; include processing certificates
• Check for phytosanitary certificates to prevent quarantine issues common with imported rough wood poles