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
9903.05.900%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
• 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