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
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
• 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