Wood; shuttering for concrete constructional work

HS v2017 Code: 441840

About wood; shuttering for concrete constructional work

HS code 441840 covers wood products used as shuttering for concrete construction work. This industry plays a vital role in the construction sector, providing essential materials for formwork and molds that help shape and support concrete structures during the curing process. As a key component of the broader wood products manufacturing industry, this segment contributes to the overall economic activity and development in many countries.

Production process

The production of wood shuttering for concrete construction typically involves sawing, planing, and assembling various wood components to create the desired formwork shapes and sizes. Manufacturers may use softwoods like pine or hardwoods like oak, depending on the specific requirements of the construction project. Advanced techniques like computer-aided design and computer numerical control (CNC) machining are increasingly being employed to improve precision and efficiency in the manufacturing process.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of wood shuttering include raw timber, adhesives, fasteners, and specialized machinery such as saws, planers, and assembly equipment. Manufacturers may also rely on power tools, measuring devices, and quality control instruments to ensure the final products meet industry standards. Availability of high-quality, sustainably sourced timber is a critical factor for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary output of this industry is 441840 Wood; shuttering for concrete constructional work, which is then consumed by the 2361 Construction of buildings and 2362 Civil engineering industries. These wood shuttering products are essential for the construction of a wide range of concrete structures, including buildings, bridges, dams, and other infrastructure projects.

Revisions to 441840

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 441840. The most recent 1 version of this code (441840) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 441840 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions

Family tree for wood; shuttering for concrete constructional work

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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/v2017/4418'>4418: Builders' joinery and carpentry of wood, including cellular wood panels, assembled flooring panels, shingles and shakes</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/441840'>441840: Wood; shuttering for concrete constructional work</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/441810'>441810: Wood; windows, French-windows and their frames</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/441820'>441820: Wood; doors and their frames and thresholds</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/441850'>441850: Wood; shingles and shakes</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/441860'>441860: Wood; posts and beams</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/441873'>441873: Wood; assembled flooring panels, of bamboo or with at least the top layer (wear layer) of bamboo</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/441874'>441874: Wood; assembled flooring panels, not of bamboo or with at least the top layer (wear layer) of bamboo, for mosaic floors</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/441875'>441875: Wood; assembled flooring panels, not of bamboo or with at least the top layer (wear layer) of bamboo, multilayer</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/441879'>441879: Wood; assembled flooring panels, n.e.c in headings 4418.73, 4418.74 or 4418.75</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/441891'>441891: Wood; builders' joinery and carpentry of wood n.e.c. in heading no. 4418, of bamboo</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/441899'>441899: Wood; builders' joinery and carpentry of wood n.e.c. in heading no. 4418, other than of bamboo</a>"]

    

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