Norway Spruce Electrical Distribution Poles from Mexico
Rough-hewn poles from Picea abies (Norway spruce) designed for low-voltage electrical distribution lines, with tapered shapes achieved by minimal squaring. These qualify for HTS 4403.24.0112 as unprocessed fir/spruce coniferous wood specifically for power/telegraph applications.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Include end-user declarations specifying electrical power use; ensure no sapwood removal beyond note allowances to maintain rough classification; watch for moisture content limits under forestry regs