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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Utility specs often require bark removal—ensure it doesn't constitute 'sawn'; provide species verification; consider quota restrictions on certain hardwoods