Beech Railway Track Sleepers from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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