Western Hemlock Railway Ties from Japan
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 — 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
• 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