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

HS v2022 Code: 440396

About 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

HS code 440396 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 is particularly important for countries with significant birch forest resources, as it facilitates the export and import of this essential raw material to meet the demands of downstream manufacturing sectors.

Production process

The production of birch wood covered under HS code 440396 typically involves the harvesting of birch trees from managed forests or plantations. The trees are felled, and the logs are then stripped of bark and sapwood, if necessary. Depending on the end-use requirements, the logs may be left in their rough, natural state or roughly squared to specific dimensions. No further processing, such as drying or treatment, is applied to the wood at this stage.

Production inputs

The primary input for the industry described by HS code 440396 is the birch (Betula spp.) tree. Birch is a hardy, fast-growing hardwood species that thrives in temperate and boreal climates, making it a widely available raw material in many regions. In addition to the birch trees, the industry requires basic logging and transportation equipment, such as chainsaws, skidders, and trucks, to harvest and transport the raw logs. Skilled forestry workers and loggers are also essential inputs for the efficient production of this commodity.

Production outputs

The primary output of the industry covered by HS code 440396 is unprocessed birch wood in its raw, untreated form. This material is then typically consumed by other industries, such as 440710 Wood; in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, 440890 (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 or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed), and 940330 Furniture; wooden, for office use, which further process the birch wood into a wide range of products, including lumber, flooring, and furniture components.

Revisions to 440396

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 440396. The most recent 1 version of this code (440396) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 440396.

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 any cross-sectional dimension is less than 15 cm

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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/v2022/440396'>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 --> 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/v2022/440395'>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 --> 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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