Oak Railway Sleepers from China
Rough-sawn oak wood sleepers used as cross-ties for railway tracks, made from nonconiferous hardwood without any chemical impregnation. Classified under HTS 4406.12.00.00 as unimpregnated nonconiferous railway sleepers per Chapter 44 definitions of wood products.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify nonconiferous species origin with CITES documentation if applicable for endangered hardwoods
• Provide mill certificates confirming no impregnation treatment to avoid reclassification
• Ensure sleepers meet dimensional standards for railway use to prevent customs disputes