Birch Construction Piles from Germany
Heavy-duty birch piles (Betula spp.) with 15 cm or greater cross-section, in rough form for foundation work in building construction. These fit HTS 4403.95.01.27 as rough wood poles, piles, and posts of birch.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include engineering specs in import docs to demonstrate use as piles and rough condition
• Confirm moisture content; overly dry wood might be considered processed
• Pre-treat with approved fumigants if shipping from pest-prone regions