Wood; for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, agglomerated in wood briquettes

HS v2022 Code: 440132

About wood; for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, agglomerated in wood briquettes

HS code 440132 covers the classification of wood, sawdust, and wood waste and scrap that have been agglomerated into wood briquettes for use as fuel. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader forestry and wood processing sectors, providing a valuable outlet for waste materials and contributing to the efficient utilization of wood resources. The production of wood briquettes is an important part of the circular economy, transforming what would otherwise be waste into a usable fuel source.

Production process

The production of wood briquettes typically involves the collection and processing of various wood waste materials, such as sawdust, wood chips, and shavings. These raw materials are first dried to reduce their moisture content, then compacted and compressed under high pressure to form the distinctive briquette shape. The heat and pressure of this process causes the natural lignin in the wood to act as a binding agent, holding the briquettes together without the need for additional adhesives.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the production of wood briquettes are the various wood waste materials, including sawdust, wood chips, and shavings. These raw materials are typically sourced from sawmills, furniture manufacturers, and other wood processing facilities. In addition to the wood waste, the production process also requires specialized machinery for drying, compacting, and shaping the briquettes.

Production outputs

The main output of this industry is the wood briquettes themselves, which are used as a fuel source for heating, cooking, and industrial applications. These briquettes are often consumed by households, small businesses, and industrial facilities that require a reliable and renewable fuel source. The wood briquettes produced under HS code 440132 Wood; for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, agglomerated in wood briquettes may also be used as an input for other industries, such as 440131 Wood; in chips or particles, which may further process the wood waste into other products.

Revisions to 440132

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 440132. The most recent 1 version of this code (440132) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 440132.

Family tree for wood; for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, agglomerated in wood briquettes

    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/v2022/440132'>440132: Wood; for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, agglomerated in wood briquettes</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/v2022/440121'>440121: Wood; for fuel, in chips or particles, coniferous, whether or not agglomerated</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440122'>440122: Wood; for fuel, in chips or particles, non-coniferous, whether or not agglomerated</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440131'>440131: Wood; for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, agglomerated in wood pellets</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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