Maple Hardwood Rail Sleepers
Maple hardwood rail sleepers are rough-cut non-coniferous sleepers for freight rail lines, delivered without preservatives or coatings. Their unimpregnated nature and non-coniferous wood composition place them under tariff item 4406.12.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the sleepers are treated with preservatives
This alternative covers impregnated railway or tramway sleepers of wood.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the sleepers are free from any preservative treatment to maintain classification under this item
• Provide clear documentation of the wood type and absence of impregnation
• Ensure compliance with Canadian phytosanitary standards
Related Products under Tariff item 4406.12.00
Ash Wood Tramway Cross-Ties
Ash wood tramway cross-ties are unimpregnated hardwood sleepers cut to standard lengths for light rail tramway tracks. They are made from non-coniferous wood and have not undergone any chemical treatment, placing them under tariff item 4406.12.00.
Beech Railway Track Sleepers
Beech railway track sleepers are non-coniferous wood cross-ties for standard gauge railway tracks, supplied rough-sawn and untreated. As unimpregnated hardwood sleepers, they are classified under tariff item 4406.12.00.
Elm Wood Tram Sleepers
Elm wood tram sleepers are unimpregnated non-coniferous cross-ties sized for urban tramway systems, rough-sawn from logs. They are not chemically treated, making them eligible for tariff item 4406.12.00.
Oak Railway Sleepers
Oak railway sleepers are rough-sawn oak wood cross-ties for railway tracks, made from non-coniferous hardwood without any chemical impregnation. They are classified under tariff item 4406.12.00 as unimpregnated non-coniferous sleepers.
Teak Railway Cross-Ties
Teak railway cross-ties are premium teak hardwood sleepers, unimpregnated, for heavy-duty railway applications in tropical climates. As non-coniferous and non-impregnated sleepers, they fall under tariff item 4406.12.00.