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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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