Rough Pine Utility Poles from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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