Rough Western Red Cedar Telegraph Poles from Germany
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 — 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
9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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