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
9903.05.900%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
• 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