Wood; cherry (Prunus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, thicker than 6mm

HS v2017 Code: 440794

About wood; cherry (prunus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, thicker than 6mm

HS code 440794 covers a specific type of processed wood product - cherry (Prunus spp.) wood that has been sawn, chipped, sliced, or peeled, and is thicker than 6mm. This wood product is an important raw material for various industries, including furniture manufacturing, construction, and woodworking. It is valued for its distinctive grain patterns, durability, and aesthetic appeal, making it a popular choice for high-end applications.

Production process

The production of 440794 wood involves several key steps. First, cherry logs are harvested and transported to sawmills or processing facilities. The logs are then sawn or chipped lengthwise, using specialized machinery, to produce the desired thickness and shape. Alternatively, the wood may be sliced or peeled using techniques like rotary cutting or knife peeling. The resulting wood pieces may then be planed, sanded, or end-jointed to meet specific requirements, such as smoothness or dimensional accuracy.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of 440794 wood include cherry (Prunus spp.) logs, which serve as the primary raw material. Additionally, the industry relies on various types of sawing, chipping, and peeling equipment, as well as tools for planing, sanding, and end-jointing the processed wood. Energy sources, such as electricity or fuel, are also necessary to power the production machinery.

Production outputs

The primary output of the 440794 industry is processed cherry wood, which can be used in a variety of applications. This wood is often used in the manufacture of 940510 Furniture and 940330 Wooden furniture, as well as in the construction of 440710 Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6 mm and other wood-based building materials. The processed cherry wood may also be used in the production of 441300 Densified wood, 441400 Wooden frames for paintings, photographs, mirrors or similar objects, and other specialized wood products.

Revisions to 440794

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 440794. The most recent 1 version of this code (440794) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 440794 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for wood; cherry (prunus spp.), 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/v2017/440794'>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 --> 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/v2017/440726'>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 --> K["<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 --> L["<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 --> M["<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 --> N["<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 --> O["<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 --> P["<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 --> 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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