Loblolly Pine Utility Pole Blanks from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• 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