4403.24.01.12 - Telephone, telegraph and electrical power poles

This HTS classification, 4403.24.01.12, specifically designates coniferous wood in rough or roughly squared form that is intended for use as telephone, telegraph, or electrical power poles. These are typically long, sturdy pieces of timber, often with their bark and sapwood removed, prepared for installation in a vertical position to support wires or cables for telecommunications and electricity distribution. The key distinguishing feature is their intended end-use as structural supports for power and communication lines.

In contrast to its sibling categories, this classification is distinct from fence posts (4403.24.01.15), which are generally smaller and used for enclosing areas, and "other" poles, piles, and posts (4403.24.01.16), which represent a broader category for coniferous wood used in construction or infrastructure that does not fit the specific definitions of utility poles or fence posts. The primary differentiator lies in the specialized application for electrical and telecommunication infrastructure.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories under 4403.24.01.12. Classification under this code is therefore definitive for suitable coniferous poles meeting the described specifications and intended use.