Douglas Fir Electrical Transmission Poles from Canada
Coniferous Douglas fir poles in the rough, stripped of bark, with cross-sections over 15 cm, designed for high-voltage electrical power lines and telegraph supports. Classified under HTS 4403.25.0112 due to their unprocessed state and specific utility pole dimensions. These poles provide structural strength for overhead power distribution networks.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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 end-use declaration specifying electrical/telegraph application to avoid reclassification; conduct moisture content tests if sapwood remains; watch for errors in declaring square footage measurements leading to incorrect duty assessment