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Products classified under Tariff item 4406.92.00.90
Chestnut Tramline Sleepers
Chestnut tramline sleepers are railway or tramway cross-ties made from American chestnut, a non-coniferous hardwood. Their natural rot resistance makes them suitable for heritage tram restoration projects without chemical treatment. They fall under tariff item 4406.92.00 as non-coniferous railway sleepers.
4406.92.00Eucalyptus Railway Crossties
Eucalyptus railway crossties are hardwood sleepers sourced from Australia, treated with copper chrome arsenate for durability in mainline tracks. Eucalyptus is a non-coniferous species, so these ties are classified under tariff item 4406.92.00. The treatment enhances their lifespan but does not change their wood classification.
4406.92.00Mixed Hardwood Railroad Ties
Mixed hardwood railroad ties are made from a blend of non-coniferous hardwoods like oak, hickory, and ash, pressure-treated for secondary rail lines. They are standard-sized cross-ties used to support railway tracks. These ties qualify under tariff item 4406.92.00 as non-coniferous railway sleepers.
4406.92.00Oak Railway Sleepers
Oak railway sleepers are pressure-treated wood cross-ties used to support railway tracks, measuring approximately 8x8x8.5 feet. Oak is a non-coniferous hardwood, making these sleepers classifiable under tariff item 4406.92.00. The pressure treatment enhances durability for track use.
4406.92.00Poplar Tramway Cross-Ties
Poplar tramway cross-ties are non-coniferous wood ties used in urban tramway systems, impregnated with creosote and featuring pre-drilled bolt holes. Poplar is a hardwood, so these ties fall under tariff item 4406.92.00. The creosote treatment and bolt holes do not alter their classification as railway sleepers.
4406.92.00Treated Acacia Railroad Ties
Treated acacia railroad ties are hardwood sleepers made from acacia, kiln-dried and pressure-treated with micronized copper azole. They meet AASHTO standards for mainline railroad use. Acacia is a non-coniferous species, so these ties are classified under tariff item 4406.92.00.