4406.92.00.00 - Nonconiferous

This HTS classification, 4406.92.00.00, specifically covers wooden sleepers or cross-ties for railways and tramways that are of nonconiferous wood. These are essential components for railway infrastructure, providing support and stability for tracks. The key defining characteristic for this category is the type of wood used; it must be derived from hardwoods or other timber that does not belong to the coniferous family.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 4406.91.00.00, is crucial for accurate classification. The sibling category exclusively pertains to sleepers made from coniferous wood, such as pine or fir. Therefore, if a wooden sleeper is manufactured from oak, beech, or any other non-pine species, it will fall under the "Nonconiferous" designation of 4406.92.00.00.

As a leaf node within the HTS structure, this category does not have further subdivisions. Classification within 4406.92.00.00 is complete once it is determined that the railway or tramway sleeper is made of wood and is not coniferous in origin. This designation is final at this level, relying solely on the material composition to differentiate it from other railway sleepers.