Wood; posts and beams

HS v2017 Code: 441860

About wood; posts and beams

HS code 441860 covers the trade of wood posts and beams, which are essential components in the construction and building industry. These wooden structural elements play a crucial role in the framing and support of various types of buildings, from residential homes to large-scale commercial and industrial structures. The demand for wood posts and beams is closely tied to the overall health of the construction sector, making this industry an important indicator of economic activity.

Production process

The production of wood posts and beams typically involves the harvesting of timber, followed by sawing, drying, and finishing processes. Sawmills use specialized equipment to cut logs into the desired dimensions, while kiln-drying or air-drying techniques are employed to reduce the moisture content of the wood. Finally, the posts and beams may undergo additional processing, such as planing, sanding, or the application of protective coatings, to meet specific customer requirements.

Production inputs

The main inputs for the production of wood posts and beams include raw timber, which is typically sourced from forestry operations. Depending on the specific application, different species of wood may be preferred, such as softwoods like pine or hardwoods like oak. In addition to the raw material, the industry also relies on specialized machinery, such as saws, planers, and kilns, as well as energy sources and labor to carry out the various manufacturing steps.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 441860 is the wood posts and beams themselves, which are then consumed by the 441810 Wood; windows, French-windows and their frames and 441820 Wood; doors and their frames and thresholds industries, as well as the broader 4418 Wood; builders' joinery and carpentry of wood sector. These wooden structural elements are essential for the construction and renovation of buildings, and their demand is closely linked to the overall activity in the construction industry.

Revisions to 441860

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 441860. The most recent 1 version of this code (441860) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 441860 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for wood; posts and beams

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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/v2017/441860'>441860: Wood; posts and beams</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/v2017/441850'>441850: Wood; shingles and shakes</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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