Douglas Fir Utility Poles from China
Straight, debarked poles from Douglas fir coniferous wood, used for electrical and telephone line support. They are roughly shaped with the bark removed but not sawn lengthwise or further processed, fitting 4404.10.00.80 as coniferous poles. These poles meet utility industry standards for outdoor installation without additional turning or bending.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify species certification as coniferous (e.g
• Douglas fir) with phytosanitary certificates to confirm ISPM 15 treatment against pests
• Measure pole dimensions pre-shipment; poles over 12 inches diameter may trigger size-based documentation for transportation
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying peeled poles as sawn lumber under 4407 if lengthwise cuts are present