4404.20.00.80/Chestnut Telegraph Poles/Japan

Chestnut Telegraph Poles from Japan

Roughly trimmed chestnut poles, nonconiferous, pointed but not lengthwise sawn, for telegraph line support. Meets HTS 4404.20.0080 criteria for nonconiferous poles and posts.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Utility specs often require bark removal—ensure it doesn't constitute 'sawn'; provide species verification; consider quota restrictions on certain hardwoods