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Creosote-Treated Pine Poles from Japan

Round pine utility poles, sawn and turned, pressure-treated with creosote for electrical line support. Classified HTS 4407.11.00.02 as thick coniferous pine wood with creosote preservative. Meets ANSI O5.1 standards.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.76.0110%Softwood timber and lumber products provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 37 of this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Certify creosote retention per AWPA C4; hazardous shipping papers needed; inspect for straightness tolerances