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U.S. exports of treated nonconiferous wood in the rough (paint, stain, or preservative) (HS 440312) totaled $2.0M in June 2026, traded with 2 countries.
South 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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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | -- | $736K | +$736K |
| CANADA | -- | $400K | +$400K |
| BAHAMAS | -- | $294K | +$294K |
| TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS | -- | $188K | +$188K |
| VIETNAM | -- | $101K | +$101K |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4403120050 | POLES/PILES/POSTS NONCON TREATED PAINT/STAIN NESOI | $0 | -- | -- |
| 4403120060 | WOOD IN RGH NONCON TRTD PAINT/STN/CREOSOTE ETC NES | $0 | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4403120030 | POLES/PILES/POSTS NONCON TRTD PAINT/STAIN/CRST ETC | $1.3M |
| 4403120060 | WOOD IN RGH NONCON TRTD PAINT/STN/CREOSOTE ETC NES | $694K |
MIX SPF WOOD SAWN/CHIP LENGTHW,SLICED/PEEL,GT 6MM
HS 440713
OTHER ARTICLES OF WOOD, NESOI
HS 442199
PLYWD/ETC,NES,GT-1 OUT PLY NONCNF SPECES IN SUBHD
HS 441233
ORIENTED STRAND BOARD (OSB), OF WOOD
HS 441012
BUILDERS' JOINERY AND CARPENTRY OF WOOD, NESOI
HS 441899
OTHER CONIF WOOD, SAWN/CHIPED LENTGW, THKNS GT 6MM
HS 440719
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | -- | $573K | +$573K |
| Mississippi | -- | $491K | +$491K |
| South Dakota | -- | $393K | +$393K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOBILE, AL | -- | $736K | +$736K |
| WEST PALM BEACH, FL | -- | $555K | +$555K |
| SAULT STE MARIE, MI | -- | $393K | +$393K |