Rough Eucalyptus Poles from Germany
Australian eucalyptus poles for rural power distribution, roughly hewn with minimal sapwood removal. Classified in HTS 4403.99.0128 as other rough wood poles from non-coniferous species.
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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Eucalyptus requires specific species identification papers due to CITES concerns for certain strains
• Measure taper ratios - utility poles have standardized specs that border on 'worked' classification
• Bundling multiple poles risks set classification under 4418.60 if perceived as assembled structures