Hemlock Construction Piles

Hem-fir mixed coniferous piles for temporary construction shoring and formwork. Roughly trimmed and pointed for soil penetration, not sawn lengthwise per 4404.10.00.80. Cost-effective for civil engineering projects.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

4407.14.00.00Same rate: 35%

If Hem-fir lumber if surfaced

Planed Hem-fir products fall under specific Hem-fir lumber codes.

4412.31Lower: 18% vs 35%

If densified by pressing

Compressed wood piles become densified wood blocks.

8432.90.00Same rate: 35%

If parts of construction machinery

If designed as pile driver accessories, may classify as machinery parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Specify 'Hem-fir' mix in invoices if proportions unknown to match subheading notes

β€’ Use moisture content tests; green wood qualifies better as rough poles

β€’ Separate from sawn materials to prevent blended tariff averaging

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