Harmonized System
U.S. exports of treated nonconiferous wood in the rough (paint, stain, or preservative) (HS 440312) totaled $319K in August 2026.
Importers of Treated Nonconiferous Wood in the Rough (Paint, Stain, or Preservative) paid $5K in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 8.85% of the $52K imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule. Treated Nonconiferous Wood in the Rough (Paint, Stain, or Preservative) imports of $52K in August 2026 ran 290% above the year-to-date monthly average of $13K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSouth Africa leads US imports of treated nonconiferous roundwood in the rough, a category that includes hardwood poles, piles, and posts surface-treated with paint, stain, creosote, or other preservatives. The three 10-digit lines — 4403120030 (creosote/stain-treated poles/piles/posts), 4403120050 (other preservative-treated poles/piles/posts), and 4403120060 (residual treated nonconiferous wood in the rough) — parallel the coniferous structure but apply to broadleaf species. Hardwood species used for utility poles and marine piling often require species-level documentation to satisfy Lacey Act declaration requirements, particularly when sourced from tropical origins.
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South Africa has a well-developed plantation forestry sector, particularly eucalyptus and other fast-growing hardwoods, and established wood-treatment infrastructure. These plantation species are commonly used for utility poles and transmission line supports, making South Africa a competitive source for treated hardwood poles in the US market.
The structural logic is similar — both headings split by form (poles/piles/posts vs. other wood in the rough) and by preservative type (creosote/stain vs. other) — but they are entirely separate HTS subheadings (440311 for coniferous, 440312 for nonconiferous). Correct species identification is therefore essential not only for Lacey Act compliance but also to ensure the coniferous/nonconiferous determination is accurate at entry.
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Subheading 12 of 19 in heading 4403
Subheading 440312 · $319K of $126.0M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4403120050 | Poles/Piles/Posts Noncon Treated Paint/Stain NESOI | $52K | 8.85% | 100.00% | $5K |
| 4403120060 | Wood in Rgh Noncon Trtd Paint/Stn/Creosote Etc Nes | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4403120060 | Wood in Rgh Noncon Trtd Paint/Stn/Creosote Etc Nes | $182K |
| 4403120030 | Poles/Piles/Posts Noncon Trtd Paint/Stain/Crst Etc | $138K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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Imports
$52KYoY · free account
Exports
$319KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $140K of Treated Nonconiferous Wood in the Rough (Paint, Stain, or Preservative).
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
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Bahamas and Panama together take 63% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 8.85% of total import value.