Pressure-Treated Pine Railway Sleepers from Canada
These coniferous wood sleepers made from pine are pressure-treated with preservatives to resist rot and insects, used as cross-ties in railway tracks. They fall under HTS 4406.91.00.00 as 'other' coniferous railway sleepers, distinct from non-coniferous types. The treatment enhances durability for heavy-duty rail applications.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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 iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify pressure treatment chemicals comply with EPA regulations and provide certification; ensure phytosanitary certificates confirm coniferous origin; check for ISPM 15 marking if previously fumigated