Douglas Fir Electrical Transmission Poles from China
Coniferous Douglas fir poles in rough-squared condition, stripped of bark, designed for electrical power line support and classified as telephone/telegraph/electrical poles under HTS 4403.26.0112. These utility-grade poles are essential for overhead power distribution infrastructure.
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
• Measure pole dimensions pre-import to confirm they fit utility specs (e.g
• Class 1-10 per ANSI standards) supporting pole classification
• Include supplier declarations of species (Pseudotsuga menziesii) and rough state to prevent disputes with CBP over coniferous identity
• Avoid bundling with hardware like crossarms, as sets may shift to 4418 or Chapter 73 for assembled structures