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Western Red Cedar Telegraph Poles Rough 20cm+

Rough untreated poles from Thuja plicata timber, cross-section exceeding 20 cm at butt end. Qualifies under HTS 4403.25.0155 as unprocessed Western red cedar meeting size specs.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4407.22.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If tropical coniferous sawn

Sawn tropical wood over 6mm thick uses different coniferous/non-coniferous logic.

4414Lower: 16.4% vs 35%

If charred/burnt

Charcoal or scorched wood has dedicated heading.

4421.99.70Higher: 37.5% vs 35%

If finished as clothes pegs

Specific wooden articles like pegs/clips go to statistical suffixes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Classify as rough even if pole-shaped if not machined/sanded

• Include straightness specs in commercial invoice

• Declare pole lengths separately for weight calculations

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