Scots Pine Utility Poles for Rural Electrification from Germany
Rough Pinus sylvestris poles designed for rural electrical distribution networks, bark-removed and roughly squared per HTS 4403.22.0112 criteria for telephone and power poles.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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 iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Bundle poles securely to prevent damage that could be interpreted as 'working' during transit
• Use commercial invoices specifying 'rough pine poles for electrical use' to aid CBP review
• Monitor moisture content declarations, as high sapwood moisture can flag pest risks