Western Red Cedar Telegraph Poles Rough 20cm+ from Germany
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.
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
9903.05.900%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
• Classify as rough even if pole-shaped if not machined/sanded
• Include straightness specs in commercial invoice
• Declare pole lengths separately for weight calculations