Treated Acacia Railroad Ties from Germany
Acacia hardwood sleepers, kiln-dried and pressure-treated with micronized copper azole for durability. Meets AASHTO standards for mainline railroad use under HTS 4406.92.00.00 as nonconiferous rail sleepers.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming heat treatment above 56°C core temperature
• Label clearly as 'railway sleepers' to prevent reclassification as construction timber
• Check for CITES restrictions if sourcing from certain acacia species in protected regions