Debarked Spruce Utility Posts from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Provide photos showing rough surface to distinguish from planed posts under 4407
• Certify no chemical treatment; treated wood goes to 4403.41+
• Watch for diameter inconsistencies that might suggest squaring under 4406