Birch Wooden Piles for Dock Construction from Japan
Rough birch piles for marine dock pilings, 20-40 feet long in natural log form. Meets HTS 4403.96.0127 criteria for birch poles, piles, and posts in the rough.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test for moisture content to confirm 'rough' status under HTS notes
• Comply with Coast Guard import regs if for US waterways
• Separate from metal brackets to maintain individual pole classification