Wood, tropical; virola, imbuia and balsa, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, thicker than 6mm

HS v2017 Code: 440722

About wood, tropical; virola, imbuia and balsa, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, thicker than 6mm

HS code 440722 covers a range of tropical wood products, including virola, imbuia, and balsa. These woods are widely used in various industries, from construction and furniture-making to the production of musical instruments and art. As a significant component of the global timber trade, this industry plays a crucial role in the broader economy, providing raw materials and supporting livelihoods worldwide.

Production process

The production of the wood products covered by HS code 440722 typically involves sawing, chipping, slicing, or peeling the raw timber. These processes can be performed with or without additional steps like planing, sanding, or end-jointing, depending on the desired final product. The specific techniques used may vary based on the type of wood, the intended application, and the preferences of individual manufacturers.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of the wood products under HS code 440722 are the tropical timber species themselves, such as virola, imbuia, and balsa. These raw materials are typically sourced from sustainable forestry operations or plantations. In addition, the industry relies on various tools and machinery, including saws, chippers, planers, and sanders, as well as energy sources and skilled labor to operate the production processes.

Production outputs

The wood products covered by HS code 440722 are used in a wide range of applications, including 441820 (Wood, including strips and friezes for parquet flooring, not assembled), flooring, 442010 (Statuettes and other ornamental wood articles), decorative items, 940330 (Wooden furniture for offices), furniture, and the production of musical instruments. These outputs may be further processed or incorporated into other products, such as those covered by [nc_link(940169)(Furniture, wooden, n.e.s.) and 940340 Wooden furniture for kitchens.

Revisions to 440722

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 440722. The most recent 1 version of this code (440722) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 440722 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for wood, tropical; virola, imbuia and balsa, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, thicker than 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/v2017/440722'>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 --> 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/v2017/440712'>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 --> F["<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 --> G["<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 --> 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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