Hemlock Construction Piles from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Specify 'Hem-fir' mix in invoices if proportions unknown to match subheading notes
• Use moisture content tests; green wood qualifies better as rough poles
• Separate from sawn materials to prevent blended tariff averaging