Noble Fir Telegraph Poles from Japan
Bark-removed noble fir (Abies procera) poles, roughly squared, smallest cross-section 15 cm or greater, for telegraph line support. Coniferous rough wood in pole form per utility standards. HTS 4403.23.0112 applies to fir Abies spp. poles for communication infrastructure.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Document exact Abies species via botanical verification; check for kiln-drying which may trigger 4407 reclassification; prepare for length/weight declarations accurate to carrier specs