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

HS v2017 Code: 440396

About 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

HS code 440396 covers the trade of unprocessed birch wood, a versatile and widely used raw material in various industries. Birch is a popular hardwood species known for its distinctive white bark and fine grain, making it a valuable commodity in the global timber and wood products market. This code plays a crucial role in the international supply chain, connecting producers and exporters of raw birch materials with manufacturers and consumers across diverse sectors.

Production process

The production of birch wood covered under HS code 440396 typically involves harvesting the trees, either through selective logging or clear-cutting methods, depending on the forest management practices in the region. The harvested logs are then transported to processing facilities, where they may undergo basic processing, such as debarking, trimming, or rough squaring, to prepare the wood for further downstream applications.

Production inputs

The primary input for this industry is, of course, the birch trees (060499 Trees and other plants) themselves, which are sourced from managed forests or plantations. Additionally, the production process may require specialized logging equipment, such as chainsaws, skidders, and loaders, as well as transportation infrastructure, including trucks and railways, to move the raw materials to processing sites. Energy sources, such as fuel for machinery and electricity for processing facilities, are also essential inputs for this industry.

Production outputs

The birch wood covered under HS code 440396 is primarily used as a raw material for the production of various 440700 Wood in the rough, 440800 Wood, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, and 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). These intermediate wood products are then further processed and incorporated into a wide range of end-use applications, including furniture, construction materials, and various wood-based consumer goods.

Revisions to 440396

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 440396. The most recent 1 version of this code (440396) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 440396 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for 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

    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/v2017/440396'>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 --> D["<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 --> E["<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 --> F["<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 --> G["<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 --> H["<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 --> I["<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 --> J["<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 --> K["<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 --> L["<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 --> M["<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 --> N["<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 --> O["<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 --> P["<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 --> Q["<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 --> 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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