Wood; clothes hangers

HS code 442110 covers the production of wooden clothes hangers, an essential component of the garment industry. These hangers play a crucial role in the storage, transportation, and display of clothing, making them a vital part of the broader textile and apparel supply chain. The production of wooden clothes hangers is a niche but important industry, providing a functional and often aesthetically pleasing solution for businesses and consumers alike.

The production of wooden clothes hangers typically involves a few key steps. First, the raw wood material, often sourced from sustainable forestry operations, is cut and shaped into the desired hanger form. This may be done through a combination of manual and automated processes, such as sawing, sanding, and molding. The shaped wood is then subjected to various finishing treatments, such as staining, varnishing, or painting, to enhance its appearance and durability. Finally, the finished hangers are packaged and prepared for distribution to retailers, dry cleaners, and other end-users.

The primary input for the production of wooden clothes hangers is, of course, the raw wood material. This is typically sourced from 440000 Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal producers, who supply a variety of wood types suitable for hanger production. In addition to the wood, the industry also relies on various finishing materials, such as stains, varnishes, and paints, as well as packaging materials to protect and transport the finished hangers.

The primary output of HS code 442110 is, naturally, wooden clothes hangers. These hangers are then consumed by a variety of industries, including 470000 (Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard), 480000 Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard, and the broader 620000 Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted industry. Wooden clothes hangers are an essential component in the storage, transportation, and display of garments, making them a crucial part of the overall textile and apparel supply chain.