4403.25.01.12 - Telephone, telegraph and electrical power poles

This HTS subcategory, 4403.25.01.12, specifically classifies coniferous wood in the rough, stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, where the smallest cross-sectional dimension measures 15 cm or more. The defining characteristic for this classification is the intended end-use: telephone, telegraph, and electrical power poles. These are typically long, sturdy wooden structures designed for the purpose of supporting overhead lines for communication and electricity transmission.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. While both 4403.25.01.15 (Fence posts) and 4403.25.01.16 (Other) fall under the broader umbrella of coniferous poles, piles, and posts with a minimum cross-sectional dimension, they are differentiated by their specific function. Fence posts are designed for agricultural or boundary fencing, whereas this category is exclusively for poles used in utility infrastructure. The "Other" category at this level would encompass coniferous poles with a similar cross-section but not specifically designated for telephone, telegraph, or electrical power transmission.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification hinges entirely on the affirmative identification of the wood as coniferous, meeting the dimensional requirements, and being prepared for and intended as telephone, telegraph, or electrical power poles. Any coniferous poles that do not meet this specific end-use criterion would be classified under the "Other" sibling category.