Wood, tropical; as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter, dark red meranti, light red meranti, meranti bakau, sheets for veneer, plywood or other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed or not, sanded or end-jointed, not thicker than 6mm

HS v2017 Code: 440831

About wood, tropical; as specified in subheading note 2 to this chapter, dark red meranti, light red meranti, meranti bakau, sheets for veneer, plywood or other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed or not, sanded or end-jointed, not thicker than 6mm

HS code 440831 covers a range of tropical wood products, including dark red meranti, light red meranti, and meranti bakau. These wood types are commonly used in the production of veneer, plywood, and other wood-based materials. The tropical wood industry plays a significant role in the global economy, providing raw materials for a variety of industries, such as construction, furniture manufacturing, and packaging.

Production process

The production of the wood products covered under HS code 440831 typically involves sawing, slicing, or peeling the logs to create thin sheets or veneers. These sheets may then be further processed, such as planing, sanding, or end-jointing, to meet specific requirements. The production techniques used in this industry are designed to maximize the yield and quality of the final wood products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 440831 wood products include tropical hardwood logs, specialized sawing or slicing equipment, and various finishing tools and machinery. The availability and quality of the raw material, as well as the efficiency of the production equipment, are critical factors in determining the overall competitiveness of this industry.

Production outputs

The wood products covered under HS code 440831 are primarily used as inputs for the production of 441210 Plywood, 441231 Veneered panels and similar laminated wood, and other wood-based materials. These products are then further utilized in a wide range of industries, such as 940161 Upholstered seats, 940169 Seats, n.e.s., and 442010 Wood marquetry and inlaid wood; caskets and cases for jewelry or cutlery, and similar articles, of wood; statuettes and other ornaments, of wood; wooden articles of furniture not falling in Chapter 94.

Revisions to 440831

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 440831. The most recent 1 version of this code (440831) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 440831 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for wood, tropical; as specified in subheading note 2 to this chapter, dark red meranti, light red meranti, meranti bakau, sheets for veneer, plywood or other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed or not, sanded or end-jointed, not 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/v2017/4408'>4408: Sheets for veneering (including those obtained by slicing laminated wood), for plywood or for similar laminated wood and other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed or not, sanded, spliced or end-jointed, of a thickness not exceeding 6 mm</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/440831'>440831: Wood, tropical; as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter, dark red meranti, light red meranti, meranti bakau, sheets for veneer, plywood or other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed or not, sanded or end-jointed, not thicker than 6mm</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/440810'>440810: Wood; coniferous, sheets for veneering (including those obtained by slicing laminated wood), for plywood or similar laminated wood and other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed or not, sanded, spliced or end-jointed, not over 6 mm thick</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/440839'>440839: Wood, of tropical wood; as in Subheading note 2 to this Chapter, n.e.c. in heading no. 4408.31, sheets for veneer or plywood, other wood sawn length wise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, not thicker than 6mm</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/440890'>440890: Wood; n.e.c. in heading no. 4408, sheets for veneer or plywood, other wood sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, not exceeding 6mm in thickness</a>"]

    

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