Western Hemlock Railway Ties from Germany
Rough-cut, untreated railway cross-ties from Western hemlock, a coniferous softwood ideal for track bedding. Classified under HTS 4406.11.00.00 due to their specific railway sleeper shape and lack of impregnation.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use ISPM 15 compliant packaging for any crating to prevent fumigation delays
• Document chain of custody from forest to port for species verification
• Avoid over-drying; natural moisture preserves integrity during ocean transit