Western Hemlock Utility Poles from Canada
Rough-cut poles from Western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla, classified under fir Abies spp. per HTS notes) measuring at least 15 cm in smallest cross-section, untreated except for bark removal. Designed specifically for telephone, telegraph, and electrical power transmission lines. Falls under 4403.23.0112 due to coniferous origin, fir/spruce classification, and pole dimensions for utility infrastructure.
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
• Verify species documentation proving fir (Abies) or spruce (Picea) origin, including Hem-fir mixes per HTS notes; obtain phytosanitary certificates for coniferous wood to meet ISPM 15; measure smallest cross-section precisely to confirm ≥15cm eligibility