Sitka Spruce Electrical Transmission Poles from Germany
Rough-squared poles from Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis) with minimum 15 cm cross-sectional dimension, stripped of bark and sapwood for durability. Used exclusively as electrical power poles in overhead line construction. Classified in 4403.23.0112 for spruce coniferous rough wood poles meeting utility specifications.
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
• Provide mill certificates confirming Picea spruce species and rough state; ensure compliance with USDA APHIS import requirements for untreated conifer logs; avoid creosote treatment pre-import to prevent reclassification