Creosoted Douglas Fir Railroad Cross-Ties from Germany
Heavy-duty cross-ties from Douglas fir, a coniferous species, treated with creosote for long-term protection against decay in railroad applications. Classified under HTS 4406.91.00.00 for coniferous railway sleepers not of tropical wood. Standard dimensions support track stability under train loads.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain creosote treatment certificates meeting AWPA standards; declare exact wood species as coniferous; inspect for proper dimensions to confirm sleeper classification over lumber