Wood; of birch (Betula spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which the smallest cross-sectional dimension is 15 cm or more

HS v2022 Code: 440395

About wood; of birch (betula spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which the smallest cross-sectional dimension is 15 cm or more

HS code 440395 covers the trade of unprocessed birch wood, a versatile and widely used raw material in various industries. Birch is a popular hardwood species known for its distinctive white bark and fine grain, making it a valuable commodity in the global timber and wood products market. This code plays a crucial role in the international supply chain, connecting producers and exporters of raw birch materials with manufacturers and consumers across diverse sectors.

Production process

The production of birch wood covered under HS code 440395 typically involves the harvesting of birch trees, either from managed forests or natural stands. The trees are felled, and the logs are then stripped of bark and sapwood, if necessary, to meet the minimum cross-sectional dimension requirement of 15 cm. The logs may also be roughly squared to facilitate transportation and storage. This unprocessed, untreated birch wood is then prepared for export to various destinations, where it will be further processed into a wide range of wood products.

Production inputs

The primary input for the industry covered by HS code 440395 is the birch (Betula spp.) tree itself. Birch is a hardy, fast-growing hardwood species that thrives in temperate and boreal regions around the world. Harvesting equipment, such as chainsaws, skidders, and loaders, are essential for the extraction and initial processing of the raw birch logs. Transportation infrastructure, including trucks, trains, and ships, is also a critical input for the efficient movement of the unprocessed birch wood to domestic and international markets.

Production outputs

The unprocessed birch wood covered under HS code 440395 is a versatile raw material that can be used in a wide range of industries. It is commonly used in the production of 440710 Wood; in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, 440791 (Wood; of oak (Quercus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6 mm), and 440920 (Wood; including strips and friezes for parquet flooring, not assembled, continuously shaped (tongued, grooved, rebated, chamfered, V-jointed, beaded, moulded, rounded or the like) along any of its edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed).

Revisions to 440395

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 440395. The most recent 1 version of this code (440395) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 440395.

Family tree for wood; of birch (betula spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which the smallest cross-sectional dimension is 15 cm or more

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/44'>44: Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4403'>4403: Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440395'>440395: Wood; of birch (Betula spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which the smallest cross-sectional dimension is 15 cm or more</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440311'>440311: Wood; coniferous species, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared; treated with paint, stains, creosote or other preservatives</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440312'>440312: Wood; non-coniferous species, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared; treated with paint, stains, creosote or other preservatives</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440321'>440321: Wood; coniferous species, of pine (Pinus spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which the smallest cross-sectional dimension is 15 cm or more</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440322'>440322: Wood; coniferous species, of pine (Pinus spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which any cross-sectional dimension is less than 15 cm</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440323'>440323: Wood; coniferous species, of fir (Abies spp.) and spruce (Picea spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which the smallest cross-sectional dimension is 15 cm or more</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440324'>440324: Wood; coniferous species, of fir (Abies spp.) and spruce (Picea spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which any cross-sectional dimension is less than 15 cm</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440325'>440325: Wood; coniferous species n.e.c. in headings 4403.21 or 4403.23, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which the smallest cross-sectional dimension is 15 cm or more</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440326'>440326: Wood; coniferous species n.e.c in headings 4403.22 or 4403.24, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which any cross-sectional dimension is less than 15 cm</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440341'>440341: Wood, tropical; as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter, dark red meranti, light red meranti and meranti bakau, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440342'>440342: Wood, tropical; teak, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440349'>440349: Wood, tropical; other than dark red meranti, light red meranti meranti bakau and teak, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440391'>440391: Wood; oak, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440393'>440393: Wood; of beech (Fagus spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which the smallest cross-sectional dimension is 15 cm or more</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440394'>440394: Wood; of beech (Fagus spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which any cross-sectional dimension is less than 15 cm</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440396'>440396: Wood; of birch (Betula spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which any cross-sectional dimension is less than 15 cm</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440397'>440397: Wood; of poplar and aspen (Populus spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440398'>440398: Wood; of eucalyptus (Eucalyptus spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440399'>440399: Wood; in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, n.e.c. in heading no. 4403</a>"]

    

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