Oak Railway Sleepers from China
Pressure-treated oak wood cross-ties measuring approximately 8x8x8.5 feet, used for supporting railway tracks. Classified under HTS 4406.92.00.00 as nonconiferous railway sleepers, distinct from coniferous wood products in other subheadings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify wood origin certification to comply with Lacey Act requirements for plant imports
• Ensure treatment documentation (e.g
• creosote or copper azole) meets ISPM 15 standards for treated wood
• Avoid misclassification as rough lumber by confirming sleeper dimensions and rail-specific design