Rough Fir Construction Piles from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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 already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Include engineering specs in documentation proving pile end-use to avoid tool/handle misclassification
• Ensure compliance with USDA APHIS import rules for unprocessed coniferous wood