Debarked Western Red Alder Poles

Straight poles from Alnus rubra, debarked and roughly trimmed for rustic fencing or garden stakes. Fits HTS 4403.99.0150 as rough, nonsapwood-removed wood of this designated species.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4406Lower: 10% vs 35%

If railroad or tramway sleepers

Rough wood shaped for railway ties uses heading 4406.

4418Lower: 13.2% vs 35%

If for posts and beams in construction sets

Assembled construction wood shifts to joinery heading 4418.

4403.99.01Same rate: 35%

If from eucalyptus or other nonconiferous

Other tropical hardwoods have distinct statistical reporting codes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm pole diameters exceed squaring thresholds to stay in rough category

Include treatment certificates if heat-treated for pest control

Avoid retail packaging that could imply Chapter 44 finished goods

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