Rough Pine Utility Poles from Germany
Roughly squared southern yellow pine poles for electrical transmission lines, bark removed but not machined smooth. Falls under HTS 4403.26.0116 as 'other' coniferous poles in the rough, distinct from precisely cut construction posts. Ideal for infrastructure projects requiring untreated natural wood.
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
• Obtain species-specific certificates confirming pine variety to avoid misclassification as tropical hardwoods
• Measure pole diameters pre-shipment; poles over 12 inches may require special handling declarations