Wood; wood wool and wood flour

HS code 440500 covers a diverse range of wood-based products, including wood wool and wood flour. These materials play a crucial role in various industries, from construction and furniture-making to the production of composite materials and specialty papers. As a fundamental component of the global timber trade, the 440500 industry is a vital part of the broader forestry and wood processing sectors, contributing to economic development and sustainable resource utilization worldwide.

The production of wood wool and wood flour typically involves mechanical processing of wood raw materials, such as sawdust, wood chips, or small wood pieces. This may include processes like grinding, shredding, or milling to reduce the size and create the desired consistency of the final products. Specialized equipment, such as hammer mills or disc refiners, is often used to achieve the required particle size and quality characteristics for different applications.

The primary inputs for the 440500 industry are various types of wood raw materials, including softwoods and hardwoods. Depending on the specific product, the industry may also require energy sources, such as electricity or fuel, as well as specialized machinery and equipment for the processing and handling of the wood-based materials. Additionally, the industry may rely on transportation infrastructure and logistics services to move the raw materials and finished products to domestic and international markets.

The main outputs of the 440500 industry include wood wool, which is used in applications like insulation, packaging, and bedding, as well as wood flour, which finds applications in the production of composite materials, specialty papers, and various industrial products. The outputs of this industry may be consumed by a range of other industries, such as 441000 Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal, 470000 (Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard), and 680000 Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials.