Wood; coniferous species, of Hem-fir (western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla) and fir (Abies spp.))

HS v2022 Code: 440714

About wood; coniferous species, of hem-fir (western hemlock (tsuga heterophylla) and fir (abies spp.))

HS code 440714 covers the trade of coniferous wood species, specifically Hem-fir, which includes western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla) and various fir (Abies spp.) varieties. This industry plays a crucial role in the global timber and lumber supply chain, providing essential raw materials for construction, furniture manufacturing, and a wide range of wood-based products. As a major exporter and importer of these wood products, this industry significantly impacts international trade and the broader economy.

Production process

The production of Hem-fir wood involves several key steps. First, the trees are harvested from managed forests or plantations, often using specialized logging equipment. The logs are then transported to sawmills or processing facilities, where they are debarked, cut, and processed into various lumber products, such as boards, planks, and beams. Depending on the intended use, the wood may undergo additional treatments, such as drying, planing, or preservative application, to enhance its durability and performance characteristics.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the Hem-fir wood industry include the raw timber resources, which are typically sourced from managed forests or plantations. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized logging and transportation equipment, as well as sawmilling machinery and tools for processing the logs into finished wood products. Energy sources, such as electricity or fuel, are also essential for powering the various production and processing stages.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the Hem-fir wood industry are a range of lumber and timber products, including boards, planks, beams, and other construction materials. These outputs are often consumed by industries such as 441000 Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal, 940000 Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings, and 460100 Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles, made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from goods of heading 4601; articles of loofah.

Revisions to 440714

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 440714. The most recent 1 version of this code (440714) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 440714.

Family tree for wood; coniferous species, of hem-fir (western hemlock (tsuga heterophylla) and fir (abies spp.))

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/44'>44: Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4407'>4407: Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440714'>440714: Wood; coniferous species, of Hem-fir (western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla) and fir (Abies spp.))</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440711'>440711: Wood; coniferous species, of pine (Pinus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440712'>440712: Wood; coniferous species, of fir (Abies spp.) and spruce (Picea spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440713'>440713: Wood; coniferous species, of S-P-F (spruce (Picea spp.), pine (Pinus spp.) and fir (Abies spp.)), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440719'>440719: Wood; coniferous species, other than of pine (Pinus spp.) or fir (Abies spp.) or spruce (Picea spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440721'>440721: Wood, tropical; as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter, mahogany (Swietenia spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440722'>440722: Wood, tropical; virola, imbuia and balsa, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440723'>440723: Wood, tropical; teak, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed, square dressed, structural, thicker than 6mm</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440725'>440725: Wood, tropical; dark red meranti, light red meranti and meranti bakau, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440726'>440726: Wood, tropical; white lauan, white meranti, white seraya, yellow meranti and alan, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440727'>440727: Wood, tropical; sapelli, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440728'>440728: Wood, tropical; iroko, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440729'>440729: Wood, tropical, n.e.c. in item no. 4407.2, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440791'>440791: Wood; oak (Quercus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440792'>440792: Wood; beech (Fagus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440793'>440793: Wood; maple (Acer spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440794'>440794: Wood; cherry (Prunus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440795'>440795: Wood; ash (Fraxinus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440796'>440796: Wood; of birch (Betula spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, of a thickness exceeding 6mm, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440797'>440797: Wood; of poplar and aspen (Populus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, of a thickness exceeding 6mm, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed</a>"]
B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440799'>440799: Wood; sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, of a thickness exceeding 6mm, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, n.e.c. in heading no. 4407</a>"]

    

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