Rough Douglas-Fir Pole Timber from Germany
Long, straight Douglas-fir logs suitable for utility poles, in rough state without squaring. HTS 4403.26.0140 covers this coniferous species wood in the rough for later hewing or turning.
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
9903.03.060%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
• Classify by minimum top diameter for pole specifications (e.g
• Class 1-5)
• Provide evidence of heartwood content for rot resistance claims
• Bundle by length classes to facilitate customs lot examination