Poplar Round Poles for Gates from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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