Rough Fir Telegraph Poles from Germany
Unprocessed fir wood poles with bark partially removed, smallest cross-section 15 cm or more, used for overhead power and telegraph lines. Classified under HTS 4403.23.0116 as coniferous fir wood in the rough, specifically poles and posts exceeding the dimension threshold.
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
9903.05.900%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
• Verify species certification as Abies spp. fir via phytosanitary certificate to confirm HTS classification
• Measure smallest cross-sectional dimension precisely; under 15cm shifts to different subheading
• Ensure ISPM 15 compliance if any rough processing occurred to avoid fumigation delays