Poplar Round Poles for Gates from Germany
Debarked round poplar poles (Populus spp.), 10-12 feet long, 4-6 inch diameter, for constructing farm gates and corrals. Classified as rough poles under HTS 4403.97.0026 without squaring or machining.
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
• Use clear packaging labels showing 'rough pole, no treatment' to speed customs clearance
• Document supplier chain-of-custody for sustainable forestry claims if seeking green certifications
• Avoid charring ends, as burning modifies to 'worked wood' status