Red Spruce Utility Timber

Picea rubens rough timber from Appalachians, >15 cm squared sections, for utility poles after treatment. Meets HTS 4403.23.0135 criteria for unprocessed spruce wood in the rough.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4407.99.02Same rate: 35%

If sawn nonconiferous

Processed lumber from other wood species follows separate coniferous/nonconiferous sawn wood paths.

4410Lower: 10% vs 35%

If made into particleboard

Spruce wood particles agglomerated into boards ≥6mm classify under particle board headings.

4405.00.00.00Higher: 38.2% vs 35%

If split into wood flour

Mechanically ground spruce into flour or powder for fillers moves to heading 4405.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Pre-treatment declarations if any; species-specific quarantine checks for nematodes; document chain of custody for traceability