Southern Yellow Pine Telegraph Poles from Canada
Roughly squared Southern yellow pine (Pinus spp.) poles from coniferous sources, used specifically for telegraph lines and electrical distribution, falling under HTS 4403.26.0112 as rough wood utility poles.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Conduct fiber analysis if origin disputed, as Southern pine must confirm coniferous status per Chapter Note on woody materials
• Label shipments clearly as 'rough utility poles' with length/diameter specs to avoid inspection delays at ports
• Watch for moisture content; overly dry poles may be deemed partially processed, risking shift to 4407 sawn lumber