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

HS v2017 Code: 440726

About 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

HS code 440726 covers a range of tropical wood products that are sawn, chipped, sliced, or peeled, with a thickness greater than 6mm. These wood products, including white lauan, white meranti, white seraya, yellow meranti, and alan, are widely used in the construction, furniture, and interior design industries. As a significant component of the global timber trade, this industry plays a crucial role in meeting the demand for high-quality wood materials across various sectors.

Production process

The production of the wood products covered under HS code 440726 typically involves a series of processing steps. First, the raw logs are harvested from tropical forests and transported to sawmills or processing facilities. The logs are then sawn or chipped lengthwise, using specialized machinery, to create the desired thickness and dimensions. Alternatively, the wood may be sliced or peeled using techniques such as rotary peeling or slicing. The resulting wood pieces may then be further processed, including planing, sanding, or end-jointing, to meet specific customer requirements.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the production of HS code 440726 wood products are the tropical hardwood logs, which are sourced from sustainable forestry operations. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized machinery and equipment for sawing, chipping, slicing, and peeling the wood. Other inputs may include adhesives, sanding materials, and packaging supplies necessary for the final product preparation and distribution.

Production outputs

The wood products covered under HS code 440726 are primarily used in the construction, furniture, and interior design industries. These tropical wood materials are valued for their durability, aesthetic appeal, and versatility. The outputs from this industry may be further processed or incorporated into a wide range of products, such as 441820 Doors and their frames, and thresholds, of wood, 441910 Seats of a kind used in motor vehicles, and 442010 Statuettes and other ornaments, of wood.

Revisions to 440726

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 440726. The most recent 1 version of this code (440726) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 440726 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for 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

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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/v2017/440726'>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 --> 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/v2017/440722'>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 --> I["<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 --> 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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