Rough Hemlock Dock Piles from Germany
Western hemlock piles roughly hewn for pier construction, sapwood removed for longevity in wet environments. Fits HTS 4403.26.0116 as 'other' coniferous piles in the rough state, before creosote treatment or precise cutting. Key for coastal engineering projects.
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
• Include heat treatment certification; hemlock piles prone to insect vectors
• Specify pile lengths in documentation; custom cuts may imply sawn lumber