Sitka Spruce Railroad Sleepers from Canada
Non-impregnated Sitka spruce sleepers designed for heavy freight rail lines, featuring tapered ends for easy installation. These coniferous products are expressly for railway or tramway use per HTS 4406.11.00.00.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Confirm no binder or compression used, distinguishing from wood pellets
• Provide rail authority specs to prove end-use as sleepers vs. general wood
• Batch test for density; coniferous minimums ensure structural classification