Nonconiferous
Railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood: > Not impregnated: > Nonconiferous
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 4406.12.00.00
Oak Railway Sleepers
Rough-sawn oak wood sleepers used as cross-ties for railway tracks, made from nonconiferous hardwood without any chemical impregnation. Classified under HTS 4406.12.00.00 as unimpregnated nonconiferous railway sleepers per Chapter 44 definitions of wood products.
Ash Wood Tramway Cross-Ties
Unimpregnated ash hardwood sleepers designed for light rail tramway tracks, cut to standard lengths without treatment. Fits HTS 4406.12.00.00 as nonconiferous, non-impregnated railway or tramway sleepers explicitly defined in the tariff schedule.
Beech Railway Track Sleepers
Nonconiferous beech wood cross-ties for standard gauge railway tracks, supplied rough-sawn and untreated. HTS 4406.12.00.00 covers these unimpregnated sleepers from hardwood sources as per Chapter 44 wood definitions.
Maple Hardwood Rail Sleepers
Rough-cut maple nonconiferous sleepers for freight rail lines, delivered without preservatives or coatings. Precisely matches HTS 4406.12.00.00 for non-impregnated nonconiferous railway sleepers.
Teak Railway Cross-Ties
Premium teak hardwood sleepers, unimpregnated, for heavy-duty railway applications in tropical climates. HTS 4406.12.00.00 applies to these nonconiferous non-impregnated rail sleepers.
Elm Wood Tram Sleepers
Unimpregnated elm nonconiferous cross-ties sized for urban tramway systems, rough-sawn from logs. Correctly classified under HTS 4406.12.00.00 as defined for railway/tramway sleepers.