Rough Redwood Support Poles from Japan
Rough sequoia poles for temporary construction shoring, minimally squared with bark removed. HTS 4403.26.0116 includes these as 'other' coniferous poles in the rough, valued for natural rot resistance. Used in scaffolding and temporary structures.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Redwood requires special CITES documentation if old-growth sourcing suspected
• Inspect for straightness; crooked poles may classify as irregular rough wood