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

HS v2017 Code: 440796

About 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

HS code 440796 covers a range of processed birch wood products that are widely used in various industries, from construction and furniture-making to interior design and packaging. Birch is a versatile and durable hardwood that is highly valued for its aesthetic qualities, making it a popular choice for a variety of applications. This industry plays a significant role in the global timber trade, contributing to the overall economic activity and employment in the forestry and wood processing sectors.

Production process

The production of the goods covered by HS code 440796 typically involves several key steps. First, birch logs are harvested from forests and transported to sawmills or wood processing facilities. The logs are then sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced, or peeled to create the desired thickness and shape of the wood products. Depending on the intended use, the wood may be further processed by planing, sanding, or finger-jointing to enhance its appearance and durability.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of goods under HS code 440796 include birch logs, which serve as the primary raw material. Additionally, specialized machinery, such as saws, chippers, and planers, are necessary for the various processing steps. Energy sources, such as electricity or fuel, are also required to power the production equipment. Labor, transportation, and other supporting infrastructure are also important inputs for this industry.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the industry covered by HS code 440796 are various types of processed birch wood products, including planks, boards, and panels. These outputs are often used in the production of 441820 Wood; windows, French-windows and their frames, 441830 Wood; doors, their frames and thresholds, 442010 Wood; articles of furniture, and 442090 Wood; articles of wood, n.e.c. in heading no. 4420. The industry also generates byproducts, such as wood chips and sawdust, which can be used for other purposes, such as fuel or as raw materials for the 470200 Wood pulp; chemical, dissolving grades industry.

Revisions to 440796

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 440796. The most recent 1 version of this code (440796) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 440796 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for 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

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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/v2017/440796'>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 --> 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/v2017/440794'>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 --> R["<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 --> 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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