Elm Wood Tram Sleepers from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
Import Tips
• Screen for Dutch elm disease certificates in phytosanitary docs
• Avoid end-trimming that suggests further processing into lumber
• Ship in bulk quantities to reinforce railway end-use classification