Loblolly Pine Utility Pole Blanks

Roughly squared Pinus taeda loblolly pine logs pre-cut for utility pole manufacturing, sapwood present. HTS 4403.22.0130 covers these as other pine timber before final turning or treatment.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4404.10.00Same rate: 35%

If hoop/pole split wood

Split rather than sawn pine poles classify under coniferous split wood poles.

4418Lower: 13.2% vs 35%

If prefabricated into pole assemblies

Shaped and assembled utility structures become builders' joinery.

4001.21.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If later treated with rubber compounds

Specialized pole treatments may shift classification entirely.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify straightness and taper in invoices for pole-grade verification

Utility pole imports often need RUS (Rural Utilities Service) specifications documented

Avoid preservatives before import to keep in rough wood category

Related Products under HTS 4403.22.01.30

Rough Pine Logs for Construction

Unprocessed pine logs (Pinus spp.) in the rough state, roughly squared but retaining bark in places, sourced from coniferous forests. Classified under HTS 4403.22.0130 as 'other' pine logs and timber, not stripped of bark or sapwood, intended for sawmilling into lumber for building frames.

Radiata Pine Timber Rough Squared

Roughly squared Pinus radiata timber from New Zealand plantations, minimally processed with chainsaw cuts, bark partially removed. Falls under HTS 4403.22.0130 as 'other' pine logs and timber in the rough, suitable for further processing into furniture or pallets.

Lodgepole Pine Debarked Logs

Pinus contorta lodgepole pine logs partially debarked, roughly squared on two faces for transport efficiency. HTS 4403.22.0130 covers these as 'other' pine logs not fully stripped, used primarily for pulpwood or utility poles.

Scots Pine Rough Timber Bolts

Short Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) bolts cut to 8-foot lengths, roughly squared, with sapwood intact for veneer production. Classified in HTS 4403.22.0130 as other pine timber in the rough from European sources.

Ponderosa Pine Construction Logs

Large diameter Pinus ponderosa logs in rough form, minimally squared for stability during ocean freight. HTS 4403.22.0130 applies to these 'other' pine logs destined for dimensional lumber production.

Slash Pine Pulpwood Logs

Pinus elliottii slash pine logs harvested for pulp and paper, left in rough squared condition with bark patches. Fits HTS 4403.22.0130 as other pine logs and timber in the rough state.