4406.11.00.00 - Coniferous 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | m3, No. |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | Free |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS classification, 4406.11.00.00, specifically covers railway or tramway sleepers, also known as cross-ties, that are made of wood and are coniferous in nature. These are the structural components laid perpendicular to the rails, providing support and spacing for railway tracks. The key defining characteristic for this subcategory is the type of wood used: only coniferous woods, such as pine, fir, or spruce, will fall under this specific classification.
This category is distinguished from its sibling, 4406.12.00.00, by the material of origin. While both classifications pertain to railway or tramway sleepers of wood, 4406.12.00.00 is designated for nonconiferous woods. Therefore, if a sleeper is manufactured from hardwoods like oak or beech, it would be classified under the nonconiferous category, not this one. This distinction is crucial for accurately applying tariff rates and trade regulations.
As a leaf node in the HTS database, 4406.11.00.00 does not have further subcategories. This means that all coniferous railway or tramway sleepers that are not impregnated are consolidated under this single code. The absence of further subdivisions indicates that for classification purposes, the primary differentiation required is between coniferous and nonconiferous woods, and whether the wood has undergone impregnation or not, with this specific code encompassing the untreated coniferous variety.