Fibreboard of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not bonded with resins or other organic substances

HS v2017 Code: 4411

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
44	11	n/a

Code	4411
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	44

Ancestor Codes: Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal

This Code: Fibreboard of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not bonded with resins or other organic substances

Child Codes: Fibreboard (other than MDF) of a density exceeding 0.8g/cm3, of wood or other ligneous materials, bonded or not with resins or other organic substances; Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of a thickness exceeding 9 mm; Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of a thickness not exceeding 5 mm; Fibreboard (other than MDF) of a density exceeding 0.5g/cm3 but not 0.8g/cm3, of wood or other ligneous materials, bonded or not with resins or other organic substances; Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of a thickness exceeding 5 mm but not exceeding 9 mm; Fibreboard (other than MDF) of a density not exceeding 0.5g/cm3, of wood or other ligneous materials, bonded or not with resins or other organic substances

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): 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; Wood (including strips, friezes for parquet flooring, not assembled), continuously shaped (tongued, grooved, v-jointed, beaded or the like) along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed; Particle board, oriented strand board (OSB) and similar board (e.g. waferboard) of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances; Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood; Densified wood, in blocks, plates, strips or profile shapes

About fibreboard of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not bonded with resins or other organic substances

HS code 4411 covers fibreboard, a versatile and widely-used construction material derived from wood or other plant-based fibres. Fibreboard plays a crucial role in the global building and furniture industries, providing a cost-effective and sustainable alternative to traditional wood products. As a key component in the production of a diverse range of goods, this industry is a vital contributor to the broader economy.

Production process

The production of fibreboard typically involves a multi-step process. First, raw materials such as wood, bamboo, or agricultural waste are mechanically or chemically broken down into individual fibres. These fibres are then compressed and bonded together, often with the addition of resins or other organic substances, to form dense, rigid panels. The specific techniques used can vary depending on the desired properties of the final product, such as thickness, density, and surface finish.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the fibreboard industry include a reliable supply of lignocellulosic raw materials, such as 4401 Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal, 1404 Vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included, or 4412 Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized machinery for the processing and compression of the raw materials, as well as adhesives and other chemical additives to enhance the final product's properties.

Production outputs

Fibreboard produced under HS code 4411 is a versatile material used in a wide range of applications, including 4412 Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood, 4418 Builders' joinery and carpentry of wood, including cellular wood panels, assembled flooring panels, shingles and shakes, and 9403 Other furniture and parts thereof. The industry's outputs are essential components in the construction, furniture, and packaging industries, contributing to the production of a diverse array of consumer and industrial goods.

Family tree for fibreboard of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not bonded with resins or other organic substances

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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/v2017/4411'>4411: Fibreboard of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not bonded with resins or other organic substances</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4401'>4401: Fuel wood, in logs, billets, twigs, faggots or similar forms; wood in chip or particles; sawdust and wood waste and scrap, whether or not agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4402'>4402: Wood charcoal (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4403'>4403: Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4404'>4404: Hoopwood; split poles; piles, pickets, stakes of wood, pointed, not sawn lengthwise; wooden sticks, roughly trimmed, not turned, bent, etc., suitable for walking sticks, umbrellas, tool handles, etc.</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4405'>4405: Wood wool; wood flour</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4406'>4406: Railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood</a>"]
A --> I["<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>"]
A --> J["<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>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4409'>4409: Wood (including strips, friezes for parquet flooring, not assembled), continuously shaped (tongued, grooved, v-jointed, beaded or the like) along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4410'>4410: Particle board, oriented strand board (OSB) and similar board (e.g. waferboard) of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4412'>4412: Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4413'>4413: Densified wood, in blocks, plates, strips or profile shapes</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4414'>4414: Wooden frames; for paintings, photographs, mirrors or similar objects</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4415'>4415: Packing cases, boxes, crates, drums and similar packings, of wood; cable-drums of wood; pallets, box pallets and other load boards, of wood; pallet collars of wood</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4416'>4416: Casks, barrels, vats, tubs and other coopers' products and parts thereof, of wood, including staves</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4417'>4417: Tools, tool bodies, tool handles, broom or brush bodies and handles, of wood; boot or shoe lasts and trees, of wood</a>"]
A --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4418'>4418: Builders' joinery and carpentry of wood, including cellular wood panels, assembled flooring panels, shingles and shakes</a>"]
A --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4419'>4419: Tableware and kitchenware, of wood</a>"]
A --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4420'>4420: Wood marquetry and inlaid wood; caskets and cases for jewellery or cutlery, and similar articles of wood; statuettes and other ornaments of wood; wooden articles of furniture not falling in chapter 94</a>"]
A --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4421'>4421: Wooden articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4414 to 4420</a>"]

    B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/441112'>441112: Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of a thickness not exceeding 5 mm</a>"]
B --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/441113'>441113: Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of a thickness exceeding 5 mm but not exceeding 9 mm</a>"]
B --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/441114'>441114: Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of a thickness exceeding 9 mm</a>"]
B --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/441192'>441192: Fibreboard (other than MDF) of a density exceeding 0.8g/cm3, of wood or other ligneous materials, bonded or not with resins or other organic substances</a>"]
B --> BA["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/441193'>441193: Fibreboard (other than MDF) of a density exceeding 0.5g/cm3 but not 0.8g/cm3, of wood or other ligneous materials, bonded or not with resins or other organic substances</a>"]
B --> BB["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/441194'>441194: Fibreboard (other than MDF) of a density not exceeding 0.5g/cm3, of wood or other ligneous materials, bonded or not with resins or other organic substances</a>"]


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