Rough Douglas Fir Piles from Germany
Heavy-duty Douglas fir piles for marine construction and foundation work, roughly squared with bark partially removed. HTS 4403.99.0128 covers these structural wood elements in rough form for load-bearing applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.76.0110%Softwood timber and lumber products provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 37 of this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Marine piles require treatment certificates; untreated rough piles must prove compliance with importing country's quarantine rules
• Document intended end-use as structural piles to avoid reclassification as general dimension lumber
• Watch for diameter variations - piles under 150mm often misclassified as posts vs true foundation piles