Western Hemlock Pole Timber from Germany
Straight Western hemlock logs over 15 cm cross-section, roughly squared for utility pole production before peeling and treatment. Sourced from managed stands in Washington and Oregon. Meets 4403.25.0150 for large-dimension coniferous rough wood of this hemlock species.
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
• Declare intended end-use as poles if applicable for quota preferences; misdeclaration risks penalties
• Conduct dimensional surveys pre-shipment; variances over 5% prompt re-measurement at entry
• Include chain-of-custody docs for FSC-certified logs to meet buyer sustainability demands