Rough Bamboo Poles from Canada
Moso bamboo poles harvested from plantations, stripped of branches and sheaths but not split or squared. Per chapter note, bamboo qualifies as 'wood' under 4403.99.01 for rough, unprocessed poles used in construction scaffolding.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Reference Chapter 44 note 1 to justify bamboo as 'wood' classification
• Bundle securely to prevent splitting, which could reclassify as 4412
• Provide treatment certificates if used for outdoor applications