Teak Railway Cross-Ties from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• 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