Maple Hardwood Rail Sleepers from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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