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

HS v2017 Code: 440890

About 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

HS code 440890 covers a diverse range of wood products that are widely used in various industries, including construction, furniture manufacturing, and packaging. These products, which include sheets for veneer or plywood, as well as other types of sawn, sliced, or peeled wood, play a crucial role in the global economy, providing raw materials for a wide array of applications.

Production process

The production of goods under HS code 440890 typically involves several key steps. First, the raw wood is harvested and transported to processing facilities. The wood is then sawn, sliced, or peeled to the desired thickness, which is not to exceed 6mm. Depending on the specific product, the wood may also be planed, sanded, or end-jointed to meet the required specifications. Finally, the processed wood is graded, sorted, and packaged for distribution.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of goods under HS code 440890 include various types of wood, such as 4407 Wood; sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6 mm, as well as specialized machinery for sawing, slicing, and peeling the wood. Additionally, energy sources, such as electricity or fuel, and labor are essential inputs for the manufacturing process.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 440890 are sheets for veneer or plywood, as well as other types of sawn, sliced, or peeled wood products. These materials are often used as inputs for the production of 4412 Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood, 4415 Packing cases, boxes, crates, drums and similar packagings, of wood; cable-drums of wood; pallets, box pallets and other load boards, of wood; pallet collars of wood, and 4420 Wood; marquetry and inlaid wood, caskets and cases for jewelry or cutlery, and similar articles of wood, statuettes and other ornaments, of wood, among other wood-based products.

Revisions to 440890

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 440890. The most recent 1 version of this code (440890) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 440890 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for 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

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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/v2017/440890'>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>"]

    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/v2017/440831'>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 --> F["<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>"]

    

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