Rough Western Red Cedar Telegraph Poles from China
Coniferous wood poles from Western red cedar, in the rough state with bark partially stripped, having a smallest cross-sectional dimension exceeding 15 cm, used for utility line support. Classified under HTS 4403.25.0116 as coniferous poles, piles, and posts meeting the size requirement in the rough, not stripped of all bark or sapwood.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.76.0110%Softwood timber and lumber products provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 37 of this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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
• Verify smallest cross-sectional dimension exceeds 15 cm with measurements; provide caliper photos or diagrams in entry documentation
• Include species identification certificate from forestry service to confirm coniferous origin like Western red cedar
• Avoid classifying as sawn/preserved wood (4406/4407) by ensuring rough-squared state without planing or treatment