Debarked Ponderosa Pine Telegraph Poles from Germany
Long Ponderosa pine logs (Pinus ponderosa) debarked and roughly trimmed for utility pole applications. Remains in the rough state per HTS 4403.22.0125 as they are not squared or seasoned beyond initial harvest processing.
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
• Document debarking process to prove no chemical treatment or machining occurred, preserving rough classification
• Utility buyers often require length/grade specs; include in commercial invoice for valuation
• Inspect for nominal tapering which is allowed in rough poles but exceeds squaring tolerances