Wood; for fuel, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in faggots or similar forms, whether or not agglomerated, coniferous

HS v2022 Code: 440111

About wood; for fuel, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in faggots or similar forms, whether or not agglomerated, coniferous

HS code 440111 covers the trade of coniferous wood products used primarily as fuel. This industry plays a vital role in the global energy supply, providing a renewable and sustainable source of biomass energy. Coniferous wood fuels are widely used in residential, commercial, and industrial applications, contributing to the overall energy mix and supporting the transition towards greener energy solutions.

Production process

The production of coniferous wood fuels involves the harvesting, processing, and distribution of raw timber materials. Logs, billets, twigs, and faggots are the most common forms of coniferous wood fuel, which can be obtained through various forestry practices, such as thinning, pruning, and clear-cutting. These raw materials may undergo further processing, such as drying, chipping, or pelletizing, to improve their energy density and ease of handling and transportation.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the coniferous wood fuel industry include the 440110 Wood; in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared and other 440121 Wood; in chips or particles, coniferous obtained from sustainable forestry operations. Additionally, specialized machinery and equipment, such as harvesters, chippers, and pellet mills, are required for the efficient processing and production of these wood-based fuels.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the coniferous wood fuel industry are various forms of wood-based fuels, including logs, billets, twigs, faggots, wood chips, and wood pellets. These products are primarily consumed by 440310 Wood; in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, treated with paint, stains, creosote or other preservatives, 440320 Wood; in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, coniferous, and 440130 Wood; for fuel, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in faggots or similar forms, whether or not agglomerated, non-coniferous industries, as well as by residential and commercial end-users for heating and energy generation purposes.

Revisions to 440111

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 440111. The most recent 1 version of this code (440111) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 440111.

Family tree for wood; for fuel, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in faggots or similar forms, whether or not agglomerated, coniferous

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/44'>44: Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4401'>4401: Fuel wood, in logs, billets, twigs, faggots or similar forms; wood in chip or particles; sawdust and wood waste and scrap, whether or not agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440111'>440111: Wood; for fuel, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in faggots or similar forms, whether or not agglomerated, coniferous</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440112'>440112: Wood; for fuel, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in faggots or similar forms, whether or not agglomerated, non-coniferous</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440121'>440121: Wood; for fuel, in chips or particles, coniferous, whether or not agglomerated</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440122'>440122: Wood; for fuel, in chips or particles, non-coniferous, whether or not agglomerated</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440131'>440131: Wood; for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, agglomerated in wood pellets</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440132'>440132: Wood; for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, agglomerated in wood briquettes</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440139'>440139: Wood; for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, agglomerated in logs or similar forms, other than wood pellets or wood briquettes</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440141'>440141: Wood; for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, not agglomerated; sawdust</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440149'>440149: Wood; for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, not agglomerated and not including sawdust</a>"]

    

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