4403.12.00.50 - Other 🖩

This HTS code, 4403.12.00.50, classifies "Other" wood in the rough that has been treated with preservatives, specifically nonconiferous poles, piles, and posts, which do not fall under the more specific categories of telephone, telegraph, and electrical power poles (4403.12.00.20) or fence posts (4403.12.00.40). The key criterion for inclusion here is that the preserved wooden poles, piles, or posts are intended for general construction, structural support, or other general purposes, and are not specifically designated for telecommunications, power transmission, or agricultural fencing.

The distinction from sibling categories lies in the intended use and specific application of the treated wooden articles. While telephone, telegraph, and electrical power poles are clearly identified by their function in utility infrastructure, and fence posts are for agricultural or boundary demarcation purposes, this "Other" category encompasses a broader range of structural wooden elements. Examples could include treated wooden piles used in marine construction, general building support posts, or structural elements for platforms not otherwise specified.

As a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories under 4403.12.00.50. Classification within this code is determined by the absence of specific functional designations found in its sibling categories, coupled with the presence of preservative treatment on nonconiferous rough wood shaped into poles, piles, or posts. The focus remains on the general structural or foundational purpose of these treated timber articles.