Douglas Fir Railway Sleepers from Japan
Unimpregnated coniferous wood sleepers made from Douglas fir, cut to standard railway dimensions of approximately 8x8x8.5 feet. These cross-ties provide foundational support for railroad tracks and fall under HTS 4406.11.00.00 as untreated coniferous railway sleepers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.76.0110%Softwood timber and lumber products provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 37 of this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify wood origin certification to confirm coniferous species like Douglas fir and ensure no impregnation treatment
• Provide phytosanitary certificates proving no pests or fungi, as required for wood imports under ISPM 15
• Measure dimensions accurately; sleepers must meet railway specs to avoid reclassification as lumber