Benin HS Code

HS Code 440612: Railway or tramway sleepers (crossties) of wood : Not impregnated : Nonconiferous in Benin

Q: Is HS code 440612 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 440612 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Benin extends it under ECOWAS CET.

Q: What system does Benin use to classify HS code 440612?

Benin classifies products under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET; locally Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO), which extends HS codes to 10 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 440612 in Benin?

The official source is https://douanes.bj/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 440612 in Benin

Under Benin's ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO), HS Code 440612 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Railway or tramway sleepers (crossties) of wood : Not impregnated : Nonconiferous. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Benin extends classifications to 10 digits under its national tariff system. 440612 belongs to Section IX: Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal; cork and articles of cork; manufactures of straw, of esparto or of other plaiting materials; basketware and wickerwork, Chapter 44: Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal, Heading 4406: Railway or tramway sleepers (crossties) of wood.

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Classification Path of HS Code 440612 in Benin

Section IX

Chapters (44-46) Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal; cork and articles of cork; manufactures of straw, of esparto or of other plaiting materials; basketware and wickerwork

Chapter 44

Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal

HS Code 4406

Railway or tramway sleepers (crossties) of wood

HS Code 440612

Railway or tramway sleepers (crossties) of wood : Not impregnated : Nonconiferous

HS Code 4406120000

Railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood: Not impregnated: Non-coniferous

Benin Tariff Classification: ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET)

In Benin, HS 440612 is classified under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET)

Local name Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO

Digits 10

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Related HS Code to Benin Untreated Non-Coniferous Railway Sleepers (440612)

HS Code 4406120000

Railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood: Not impregnated: Non-coniferous

HS Code 440611

Railway or tramway sleepers (crossties) of wood : Not impregnated : Coniferous

HS Code 440691

Railway or tramway sleepers (crossties) of wood : Other : Coniferous

HS Code 440692

Railway or tramway sleepers (crossties) of wood : Other : Nonconiferous

HS Code 440111

Fuel wood, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in faggots or in similar forms; wood in chips or particles; sawdust and wood waste and scrap, whether or not agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms : Fuel wood, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in faggots or in similar forms : Coniferous

Fuel wood, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in faggots or in similar forms; wood in chips or particles; sawdust and wood waste and scrap, whether or not agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms : Sawdust and wood waste and scrap, agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms : Wood pellets

HS Code 440139

Fuel wood, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in faggots or in similar forms; wood in chips or particles; sawdust and wood waste and scrap, whether or not agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms : Sawdust and wood waste and scrap, agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms : Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 440612 in Benin?

HS code 440612 covers Railway or tramway sleepers (crossties) of wood : Not impregnated : Nonconiferous in Benin. It sits in Chapter 44 (Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal), Heading 4406 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under ECOWAS CET.

Is HS code 440612 the same across all countries?

What system does Benin use to classify HS code 440612?

Where can I officially look up HS code 440612 in Benin?