Spruce Telegraph Poles from China
Tall spruce coniferous poles for telegraph and communication lines, debarked but roughly trimmed only. Not turned, bent, or sawn lengthwise, qualifying under HTS 4404.10.00.80 as poles. Treated minimally for durability in rural installations.
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
• Include utility grade certifications (e.g
• ANSI standards) to support pole end-use declaration
• Photograph rough surfaces pre-shipment to prove no lengthwise sawing during customs review
• Avoid bundling with hardware; separate shipments prevent set classification issues