Elm Wood Tram Sleepers from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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