Wood; shingles and shakes

HS v2017 Code: 441850

About wood; shingles and shakes

HS code 441850 covers the trade of wood shingles and shakes, which are a type of roofing material commonly used in traditional and rustic construction. This industry plays a vital role in the global construction and home improvement sectors, providing a natural, durable, and aesthetically pleasing roofing option. Shingles and shakes are in high demand worldwide, particularly in regions with a preference for natural building materials and traditional architectural styles.

Production process

The production of wood shingles and shakes typically involves the manual or automated splitting of logs into thin, tapered pieces. This process, known as 'riving', is a skilled technique that requires careful attention to the grain and structure of the wood. The resulting shingles and shakes are then trimmed, sorted, and bundled for distribution and sale.

Production inputs

The primary raw material for the production of wood shingles and shakes is high-quality timber, often sourced from softwood tree species such as 440710 Cedar, 440320 Redwood, and 440391 Douglas Fir. Specialized machinery, such as hydraulic splitters and shingle mills, are also essential inputs for this industry. Additionally, skilled labor is required to ensure the proper handling and processing of the wood.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the wood shingles and shakes industry are the shingles and shakes themselves, which are primarily used as roofing materials in residential and some commercial construction projects. These products may be further consumed by industries covered under 441840 Wood; builders' joinery and carpentry of wood, including cellular wood panels and assembled parquet panels, 441850 Wood; shingles and shakes, and 441899 Wood; other articles not elsewhere specified or included.

Revisions to 441850

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 441850. The most recent 1 version of this code (441850) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 441850 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions
Older versions

Family tree for wood; shingles and shakes

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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/v2017/441850'>441850: Wood; shingles and shakes</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/v2017/441840'>441840: Wood; shuttering for concrete constructional work</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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