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Teak Railway Cross-Ties

Premium teak hardwood sleepers, unimpregnated, for heavy-duty railway applications in tropical climates. HTS 4406.12.00.00 applies to these nonconiferous non-impregnated rail sleepers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

4407.29.02Lower: 25% vs 37.5%

If planed or profiled for non-rail use

Worked nonconiferous wood moves from 4406 to 4407 depending on processing level.

4412.31Lower: 20.5% vs 37.5%

If plywood made from multiple layers

Plywood panels classified by species and thickness in heading 4412.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Secure CITES permits for teak imports due to endangered species listing

• Include lab tests proving no chemical impregnation present

• Declare exact species; generic 'hardwood' may trigger reappraisals