Southern Yellow Pine Telegraph Poles from Germany
Rough Southern yellow pine coniferous poles, roughly squared with minimum 15 cm cross-section, intended for telegraph and telephone line installations. Fits HTS 4403.25.0112 as untreated rough wood for utility purposes. Known for cost-effectiveness in rural communication infrastructure.
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
• Obtain species verification from accredited labs to confirm coniferous classification; prepare fumigation certificates for bark-stripped wood; common issue is undervaluation based on board feet vs actual pole volume