Wood; for fuel, in chips or particles, coniferous, whether or not agglomerated

HS v2022 Code: 440121

About wood; for fuel, in chips or particles, coniferous, whether or not agglomerated

HS code 440121 covers the classification of coniferous wood in the form of chips or particles, primarily used as a fuel source. This industry plays a vital role in the broader forestry and wood products sector, providing a renewable and sustainable energy source. The production and trade of wood chips and particles contribute to the efficient utilization of forest resources and support the transition towards more environmentally-friendly energy solutions.

Production process

The production of wood chips and particles classified under HS code 440121 typically involves the mechanical processing of coniferous logs and branches. This process often includes chipping, shredding, or grinding the raw wood material into smaller, uniform pieces. The resulting wood chips or particles may then be further processed, such as by drying or compacting, to improve their energy density and handling characteristics.

Production inputs

The primary input for the production of wood chips and particles under HS code 440121 is coniferous wood, which is sourced from forestry operations and logging activities. This may include various species of pine, fir, spruce, and other coniferous trees. In addition to the raw wood material, the production process may require specialized machinery, such as chippers, grinders, and conveyors, as well as energy sources for drying and processing the wood.

Production outputs

The main output of the industry covered by HS code 440121 is coniferous wood chips and particles, which are primarily used as a fuel source for energy generation, such as in 440131 Wood; in chips or particles, coniferous, 440139 Wood; in chips or particles, non-coniferous, and 440210 Charcoal; including shell or nut charcoal, whether or not agglomerated. These wood-based fuels can be utilized in various applications, including residential heating, industrial boilers, and power generation facilities.

Revisions to 440121

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 440121. The most recent 1 version of this code (440121) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 440121.

Family tree for wood; for fuel, in chips or particles, coniferous, whether or not agglomerated

    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/v2022/440121'>440121: Wood; for fuel, in chips or particles, coniferous, whether or not agglomerated</a>"]

    B --> D["<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 --> E["<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 --> 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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