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 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
• 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