Other
Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sap- wood, or roughly squared: > Other, coniferous: > Of fir (Abies spp.) and spruce (Picea spp.), other > Poles, piles and posts: > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
Softwood timber and lumber products provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 37 of this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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
Products classified under HTS 4403.24.01.16
Rough Fir Telegraph Poles
Unprocessed fir wood poles from Abies spp., roughly squared and stripped of bark, used for utility line support. Classified under HTS 4403.24.0116 as coniferous fir wood in the rough, specifically poles and posts not further processed. Meets criteria for 'other' poles, piles, and posts of fir.
Rough Spruce Fence Posts
Picea spp. spruce wood posts in rough-squared state, bark removed, for agricultural fencing. Falls under HTS 4403.24.0116 as 'other' coniferous spruce poles/posts in the rough, not squared to precise dimensions. Ideal for rural perimeter applications.
Debarked Spruce Utility Posts
Rough spruce (Picea spp.) posts for electrical utility applications, sapwood removed. Under HTS 4403.24.0116 as other coniferous spruce poles in rough state. Not kiln-dried or surfaced for direct installation.
Spruce Peeler Logs for Posts
Picea spruce logs minimally processed into post blanks, bark stripped. HTS 4403.24.0116 for other spruce coniferous rough wood poles/posts. Intended for veneer peeling but sold as structural posts.
Picea Spruce Survey Markers
Rough-cut spruce posts from Picea spp. for land surveying hubs. HTS 4403.24.0116 covers as other spruce coniferous posts in rough form. Driven into ground as durable boundary markers.
Rough Fir Construction Piles
Long fir wood piles (Abies spp.) in rough form for foundation support in building projects. HTS 4403.24.0116 covers these as coniferous fir 'other' piles/posts, stripped but not machined. Used where driven into ground for structural stability.
Rough Fir Vineyard Stakes
Fir (Abies spp.) stakes roughly hewn for supporting grapevines in vineyards. Classified HTS 4403.24.0116 as other fir poles/posts in the rough, coniferous origin. Economical alternative to metal supports.
Rough Fir Dock Piling
Heavy-duty fir piling (Abies spp.) in rough condition for marine dock construction. Fits HTS 4403.24.0116 as coniferous fir other piles, sapwood stripped. Withstands water exposure in untreated state.