CCA-Treated Spruce Railway Cross-Ties from Japan
Chromated copper arsenate (CCA) treated spruce sleepers from coniferous wood, engineered for North American rail networks. HTS 4406.91.00.00 applies to these 'other' coniferous sleepers. Treatment ensures 25+ year service life in harsh environments.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.76.0110%Softwood timber and lumber products provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 37 of this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Verify CCA treatment levels per AWPA C14 specs; obtain TSCA Title VI certification; measure exact dimensions to distinguish from utility poles