4403.26.01.12/Western Red Cedar Utility Poles/Germany

Western Red Cedar Utility Poles from Germany

Roughly squared Western red cedar poles sourced from coniferous trees, primarily used as telephone, telegraph, and electrical power transmission poles. These poles are in the rough state, stripped of bark and sapwood but not further processed, classifying them under HTS 4403.26.0112 for coniferous wood poles intended for utility infrastructure.

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)

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Import Tips

• Verify the poles meet 'rough' criteria (not machined beyond squaring) to avoid reclassification to finished lumber under Chapter 44 headings like 4407

• Obtain phytosanitary certificates confirming coniferous origin and treatment for pests like pine beetles, required for US entry

• Document end-use as utility poles to distinguish from construction posts; mislabeling can trigger higher duties or penalties