Elm Wood Tram Sleepers from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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