Wood; tools, tool bodies, tool handles, broom or brush bodies and handles, boot and shoe lasts and trees, of wood

HS code 441700 covers a diverse range of wooden products, including tools, tool bodies, handles, broom and brush components, and shoe lasts and trees. This industry plays a vital role in supporting various manufacturing and construction sectors, providing essential components and accessories. As a key supplier to other industries, the 441700 sector is an important part of the broader economy, contributing to the production of a wide range of finished goods.

The production of items under HS code 441700 typically involves woodworking techniques such as cutting, shaping, sanding, and finishing. Manufacturers may use a combination of manual and automated processes, depending on the complexity of the product and the scale of production. Advanced tools and machinery, including lathes, routers, and CNC machines, are often employed to ensure precision and efficiency in the manufacturing process.

The main inputs required for the 441700 industry include high-quality hardwoods and softwoods, as well as various adhesives, coatings, and finishes. Manufacturers may also rely on specialized tools and equipment, such as woodworking machinery, cutting tools, and sanding equipment. Additionally, the industry may utilize a range of auxiliary materials, such as fasteners, handles, and other hardware components, to produce the final products.

The 441700 industry generates a diverse array of wooden products, including hand tools, tool handles, broom and brush components, and shoe lasts and trees. These outputs are then consumed by a wide range of other industries, such as 820100 Hand tools, the following: spades, shovels, mattocks, picks, hoes, forks and rakes; axes, bill hooks and similar hewing tools; secateurs and pruners of any kind; scythes, sickles, hay knives, hedge shears, timber wedges and other tools of a kind used in agriculture, horticulture or forestry, 950420 (Articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, other sports (including table-tennis) or outdoor games, not specified or included elsewhere in this Chapter; swimming pools and paddling pools), and 640600 (Parts of footwear (including uppers whether or not attached to soles other than outer soles); removable in-soles, heel cushions and similar articles; gaiters, leggings and similar articles, and parts thereof).