Wood; coniferous species, of fir (Abies spp.) and spruce (Picea spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm

HS v2017 Code: 440712

About wood; coniferous species, of fir (abies spp.) and spruce (picea spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm

HS code 440712 covers a significant segment of the global timber industry, focusing on the production and trade of coniferous wood from fir (Abies spp.) and spruce (Picea spp.) species. This wood is widely used in construction, furniture manufacturing, and various other applications, making it an essential raw material for numerous industries worldwide. The demand for this type of wood is driven by its desirable properties, such as strength, durability, and aesthetic appeal, which contribute to its widespread use across diverse economic sectors.

Production process

The production of wood classified under HS code 440712 typically involves sawing, chipping, slicing, or peeling the raw timber logs. These processes are used to obtain the desired thickness, surface finish, and dimensional characteristics required for various end-uses. The wood may also undergo additional processing steps, such as planing, sanding, or finger-jointing, to enhance its quality and versatility.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the production of wood under HS code 440712 are the raw timber logs from fir (Abies spp.) and spruce (Picea spp.) tree species. These logs are typically harvested from managed forests or plantations, where sustainable forestry practices are employed. In addition to the raw material, the industry also relies on specialized machinery, such as sawmills, chippers, and planers, to transform the logs into the desired wood products. Energy sources, such as electricity or fuel, are also essential for powering the production equipment.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the industry covered by HS code 440712 are various types of coniferous wood products, including sawn wood, chipped wood, sliced wood, and peeled wood. These outputs are then consumed by a wide range of industries, such as 441000 Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal, 442000 Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings, and 460100 Plaiting materials and products of plaiting materials; basketwork, wickerwork and other articles, among others. The versatility of this wood makes it a valuable raw material for numerous applications in the construction, furniture, and packaging sectors.

Revisions to 440712

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 440712. The most recent 3 versions of this code (440712) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 440712 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for wood; coniferous species, of fir (abies spp.) and spruce (picea spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/44'>44: Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4407'>4407: Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/440712'>440712: Wood; coniferous species, of fir (Abies spp.) and spruce (Picea spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/440711'>440711: Wood; coniferous species, of pine (Pinus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/440719'>440719: Wood; coniferous species, other than of pine (Pinus spp.) or fir (Abies spp.) or spruce (Picea spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/440721'>440721: Wood, tropical; as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter, mahogany (Swietenia spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, thicker than 6mm</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/440722'>440722: Wood, tropical; virola, imbuia and balsa, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, thicker than 6mm</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/440725'>440725: Wood, tropical; dark red meranti, light red meranti and meranti bakau, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, thicker than 6mm</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/440726'>440726: Wood, tropical; white lauan, white meranti, white seraya, yellow meranti and alan, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, thicker than 6mm</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/440727'>440727: Wood, tropical; sapelli, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, thicker than 6mm</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/440728'>440728: Wood, tropical; iroko, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, thicker than 6mm</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/440729'>440729: Wood, tropical, n.e.c. in item no. 4407.2, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/440791'>440791: Wood; oak (Quercus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, thicker than 6mm</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/440792'>440792: Wood; beech (Fagus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, thicker than 6mm</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/440793'>440793: Wood; maple (Acer spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, thicker than 6mm</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/440794'>440794: Wood; cherry (Prunus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, thicker than 6mm</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/440795'>440795: Wood; ash (Fraxinus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, thicker than 6mm</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/440796'>440796: Wood; of birch (Betula spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, of a thickness exceeding 6mm, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/440797'>440797: Wood; of poplar and aspen (Populus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, of a thickness exceeding 6mm, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/440799'>440799: Wood; sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, of a thickness exceeding 6mm, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, n.e.c. in heading no. 4407</a>"]

    

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