Rough Spruce Piling Timber from Mexico
Long spruce logs roughly squared for marine piling in dock construction, bark and sapwood removed. Classified in HTS 4403.26.0116 as coniferous 'other' piles and posts in the rough, suitable for foundation support before final shaping. Essential for waterfront infrastructure.
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 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
• Require marine-grade phytosanitary certification due to saltwater exposure risks
• Document straightness and taper; excessive curvature may classify as irregular logs
• Avoid shipping with metal bands that could imply partial assembly into structures