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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4407.19.00Same rate: 35%

If for retail sale as dimensional lumber

Nonconiferous sawn timber not for railway use classified under 4407 based on thickness.

4418.40.00Higher: 38.2% vs 35%

If pressure-treated for outdoor durability

Impregnated wooden beams and posts shift to 4418 subheading.

4408.31.01.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If veneer sheets peeled from logs

Veneer production changes classification to heading 4408 sheets.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain phytosanitary certificates confirming no pests, critical for wood imports

Document exact dimensions (typically 8-10 ft long, 7x9 inches) matching sleeper standards

Separate from impregnated stock during shipping to maintain classification