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Maple Hardwood Rail Sleepers from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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

Maple Hardwood Rail Sleepers from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 4406.12.00.00