Wood, tropical; teak, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed, square dressed, structural, thicker than 6mm

HS v2022 Code: 440723

About wood, tropical; teak, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed, square dressed, structural, thicker than 6mm

HS code 440723 covers tropical wood, specifically teak, that has been sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed, and square dressed. This type of wood is primarily used in the construction and furniture industries due to its durability, strength, and aesthetic appeal. As a key component in the global timber trade, the 440723 industry plays a vital role in the broader economy, supporting various downstream sectors and international trade flows.

Production process

The production of HS code 440723 wood involves several key steps. First, teak logs are harvested from tropical forests and transported to sawmills or processing facilities. The logs are then sawn or chipped lengthwise, using specialized machinery, to create planks or boards of the desired thickness. These planks may then be further processed through slicing, peeling, or planing to achieve the required surface finish and dimensions. Finally, the wood is square dressed, ensuring a uniform and structural shape, before being packaged and distributed to various end-users.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the 440723 industry include teak logs, which serve as the primary raw material. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized sawing, chipping, and wood-processing equipment, as well as skilled labor to operate these machines and perform the necessary processing steps. Energy sources, such as electricity or fuel, are also essential for powering the production facilities and transportation of the finished products.

Production outputs

The primary output of the 440723 industry is tropical teak wood that has been sawn, chipped, sliced, peeled, planed, and square dressed. This wood is commonly used in the construction of 441820 Doors, windows and their frames and thresholds for doors, 442010 Furniture; wooden, and 442090 Furniture; n.e.c. in heading no. 4420. Additionally, the processed teak wood may be further utilized in the production of 442111 Seats; wooden, of a kind used for office furniture, 442119 Seats; wooden, n.e.c. in heading no. 4421, and other wood-based products.

Revisions to 440723

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 440723. The most recent 1 version of this code (440723) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 440723.

Older versions

HS v2017:
- 440729: Wood, tropical, n.e.c. in item no. 4407.2, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm

Family tree for wood, tropical; teak, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed, square dressed, structural, thicker than 6mm

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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/v2022/4407'>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/v2022/440723'>440723: Wood, tropical; teak, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed, square dressed, structural, thicker than 6mm</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/v2022/440714'>440714: Wood; coniferous species, of Hem-fir (western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla) and fir (Abies spp.))</a>"]
B --> H["<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 --> I["<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 --> J["<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 --> 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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Code	440723
Version	HS v2022
Hierarchy Level	6
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	44
Heading	4407