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
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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