4403.95.01.27 - Poles, piles and posts

This HTS classification, 4403.95.01.27, specifically designates poles, piles, and posts that are made of wood, are in their rough, unworked state (though bark or sapwood may be removed, or they may be roughly squared), and are derived from birch species (Betula spp.). A key defining characteristic is that the smallest cross-sectional dimension of these wooden items must measure 15 centimeters or more. This ensures that the timber is substantial enough for its intended use as structural elements.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 4403.95.01.30 ("Other"), by the precise identification of the wood species as birch and the specific minimum dimension requirement. While the sibling category might encompass other types of rough wood not meeting the birch or dimensional criteria, this classification focuses exclusively on qualifying birch timber. This detailed specification is crucial for accurate duty assessment and trade statistics.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 4403.95.01.27 depends entirely on meeting the outlined criteria: the material being birch wood, the form being rough-hewn poles, piles, or posts, and the smallest cross-sectional dimension being 15 cm or greater. Examples falling under this classification would include rough, unprocessed logs of birch intended for use in construction pilings, fence posts, or utility poles where significant diameter is required.