Wood; coniferous species, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared; treated with paint, stains, creosote or other preservatives

HS v2017 Code: 440311

About wood; coniferous species, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared; treated with paint, stains, creosote or other preservatives

HS code 440311 covers the trade of coniferous wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, and treated with preservatives such as paint, stains, or creosote. This industry is a crucial component of the global timber and forestry sector, providing essential raw materials for a wide range of industries, including construction, furniture manufacturing, and pulp and paper production. The demand for treated coniferous wood is driven by its durability, versatility, and environmental benefits, making it a valuable commodity in both domestic and international markets.

Production process

The production of treated coniferous wood under HS code 440311 typically involves several key steps. First, coniferous trees, such as pine, fir, or spruce, are harvested from managed forests or plantations. The logs are then transported to processing facilities, where they are stripped of bark and sapwood, if necessary, and roughly squared or cut to size. The wood is then treated with various preservatives, such as paint, stains, or creosote, to enhance its resistance to weathering, pests, and decay. This treatment process helps to extend the lifespan of the wood and makes it suitable for a wide range of outdoor and industrial applications.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of treated coniferous wood under HS code 440311 include the raw coniferous timber, which is typically sourced from managed forests or plantations, as well as the various preservative chemicals used in the treatment process, such as paint, stains, or creosote. Additionally, specialized machinery and equipment, such as debarking machines, sawmills, and wood treatment facilities, are necessary for the processing and treatment of the timber.

Production outputs

The primary output of the industry covered by HS code 440311 is treated coniferous wood, which can be used in a variety of applications, including construction (e.g., 441820 Builders' joinery and carpentry of wood, including cellular wood panels, assembled flooring panels, shingles and shakes, 441510 Pallets, box pallets and other load boards, pallet collars of wood), furniture manufacturing (e.g., 940330 Wooden furniture for offices), and the production of pulp and paper. The treated wood may also be further processed or used as an input for other industries, such as the production of 440910 (Wood (including strips and friezes for parquet flooring, not assembled) continuously shaped (tongued, grooved, rebated, chamfered, V-jointed, beaded, moulded, rounded or the like) along any of its edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed).

Revisions to 440311

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 440311. The most recent 1 version of this code (440311) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 440311 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for wood; coniferous species, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared; treated with paint, stains, creosote or other preservatives

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/44'>44: Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4403'>4403: Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/440311'>440311: Wood; coniferous species, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared; treated with paint, stains, creosote or other preservatives</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/440312'>440312: Wood; non-coniferous species, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared; treated with paint, stains, creosote or other preservatives</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/440321'>440321: Wood; coniferous species, of pine (Pinus spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which any cross-sectional dimension is 15 cm or more</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/440322'>440322: Wood; coniferous species, of pine (Pinus spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which any cross-sectional dimension is less than 15 cm</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/440323'>440323: Wood; coniferous species, of fir (Abies spp.) and spruce (Picea spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which any cross-sectional dimension is 15 cm or more</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/440324'>440324: Wood; coniferous species, of fir (Abies spp.) and spruce (Picea spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which any cross-sectional dimension is less than 15 cm</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/440325'>440325: Wood; coniferous species n.e.c in headings 4403.21 or 4403.23, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which any cross-sectional dimension is 15 cm or more</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/440326'>440326: Wood; coniferous species n.e.c in headings 4403.22 or 4403.24, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which any cross-sectional dimension is less than 15 cm</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/440341'>440341: Wood, tropical; as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter, dark red meranti, light red meranti and meranti bakau, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/440349'>440349: Wood, tropical; other than dark red meranti, light red meranti and meranti bakau, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/440391'>440391: Wood; oak, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/440393'>440393: Wood; of beech (Fagus spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which any cross-sectional dimension is 15 cm or more</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/440394'>440394: Wood; of beech (Fagus spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which any cross-sectional dimension is less than 15 cm</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/440395'>440395: Wood; of birch (Betula spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which any cross-sectional dimension is 15 cm or more</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/440396'>440396: Wood; of birch (Betula spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which any cross-sectional dimension is less than 15 cm</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/440397'>440397: Wood; of poplar and aspen (Populus spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/440398'>440398: Wood; of eucalyptus (Eucalyptus spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/440399'>440399: Wood; in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, n.e.c. in heading no. 4403</a>"]

    

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