Maple Hardwood Rail Sleepers

Rough-cut maple nonconiferous sleepers for freight rail lines, delivered without preservatives or coatings. Precisely matches HTS 4406.12.00.00 for non-impregnated nonconiferous railway sleepers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4401.32.00Same rate: 35%

If compressed into large briquettes from sawdust

Wood briquettes over 25mm diameter classified under 4401.32 per subheading note.

4417.00.80Higher: 40.1% vs 35%

If assembled into complete track tools

Tools with wooden handles but metal working parts excluded from 4417 per chapter note.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use ISPM-15 compliant packaging but note sleepers themselves require no heat treatment

Provide end-use letters from rail operators to confirm railway application

Watch for natural binder content; exceeding limits could imply briquette classification