Western Red Cedar Utility Poles from Canada
Roughly squared coniferous wood poles from Western red cedar, with smallest cross-sectional dimension exceeding 15 cm, specifically processed for telephone and electrical power transmission lines. These poles meet HTS 4403.25.0112 criteria as they are in the rough state, not further machined, and destined for utility infrastructure support. Their durability and natural resistance to decay make them ideal for outdoor power distribution.
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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify smallest cross-sectional dimension exceeds 15 cm via measurements and provide certification of coniferous species origin; ensure phytosanitary certificates confirm bark/sapwood treatment per ISPM 15; avoid common pitfalls like misclassifying peeled poles as finished lumber under 4407