Birch Dock Piling from Germany
Rough birch pilings (Betula spp.) exceeding 15 cm cross-section for marine dock and pier construction. These unprocessed poles qualify under HTS 4403.95.01.27 for birch poles, piles, and posts.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document salt-water resistance treatments if applied, as they may alter classification
• Inspect for squaring precision; over-squared could be seen as lumber
• Comply with Coast Guard import rules for marine structural wood