Ash Wood Tramway Cross-Ties from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include engineering specs showing tramway compatibility to support classification
• Test for moisture content; excessive drying may suggest processing beyond rough-sawn
• Avoid bundling with hardware to prevent set classification under other headings