Debarked Western Red Alder Poles from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• 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