Birch Utility Poles from Mexico
Rough-cut birch wood poles from Betula spp. with a minimum cross-sectional dimension of 15 cm, used for electrical and telephone line support. These poles are typically stripped of bark but left in rough form, fitting HTS 4403.95.01.27 as birch poles, piles, and posts.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify species certification as Betula spp. via phytosanitary certificates to confirm birch origin
• Measure smallest cross-sectional dimension to ensure >=15 cm; smaller sizes shift to other subheadings
• Obtain ISPM 15 treatment documentation if required for rough wood imports to prevent pests