Wooden frames; for paintings, photographs, mirrors or similar objects

HS code 441400 covers the production of wooden frames for paintings, photographs, mirrors, and other similar objects. This industry plays a vital role in the broader art, decor, and home furnishings sectors, providing essential components that enhance and showcase a wide range of visual media. As a key part of the woodworking industry, the manufacture of these frames contributes to the overall economy through the production and trade of decorative and functional products.

The production of wooden frames for HS code 441400 typically involves a series of woodworking processes. This includes cutting and shaping the raw wood materials, joining the pieces together using techniques such as mitering or butt-jointing, and finishing the frames with stains, paints, or other decorative treatments. Automated machinery and computer-aided design software may be utilized to enhance efficiency and precision in the manufacturing process.

The main inputs required for the production of wooden frames under HS code 441400 include various types of wood, such as softwoods or hardwoods, as well as adhesives, fasteners, and finishing materials. Specialized woodworking tools and equipment, such as saws, routers, and sanders, are also essential for the manufacturing process. Additionally, the industry may rely on 441200 Wood in the rough and 441300 Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled as key raw material inputs.

The primary output of the industry covered by HS code 441400 is the production of wooden frames for paintings, photographs, mirrors, and other similar objects. These frames are then consumed by a variety of downstream industries, including the 950300 Art, collectors' pieces and antiques sector, the 940430 Wooden furniture industry, and the broader 940500 Lamps and lighting fittings and 940600 Prefabricated buildings sectors, where they are used to enhance and display a wide range of visual media.