Eucalyptus Construction Piles from China
Long eucalyptus piles driven into ground for building foundations, in rough form with bark stripped or sapwood removed. HTS 4403.98.0028 applies as eucalyptus wood piles in the rough, used in civil engineering projects. Not machined beyond basic shaping.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Include engineering specs and dimensions in commercial invoice to justify 'piles' classification over general lumber
• Ensure compliance with local building codes; provide treatment certificates if pressure-treated post-import
• Avoid over-squaring; precise machining could reclassify to Chapter 44 sawn wood headings