Wood, tropical; iroko, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm

HS v2022 Code: 440728

About wood, tropical; iroko, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm

HS code 440728 covers the trade of tropical wood, specifically iroko, that has been sawn, chipped, sliced, or peeled. This type of wood is widely used in the furniture, construction, and flooring industries due to its durability, attractive grain patterns, and resistance to weathering. As a key component in many high-value wood products, the iroko trade plays an important role in the global timber and wood processing economy.

Production process

The production of iroko wood products under HS code 440728 typically involves several key steps. First, iroko logs are harvested from tropical forests and transported to sawmills or processing facilities. The logs are then sawn or chipped lengthwise to create planks, boards, or other rough-cut shapes. These initial cuts may be followed by additional processing, such as slicing, peeling, planing, sanding, or finger-jointing, to produce the desired final product thickness, surface finish, and dimensions.

Production inputs

The primary input for the iroko wood products industry under HS code 440728 is, of course, the iroko logs harvested from tropical forests. In addition to the raw timber, this industry also requires specialized woodworking machinery and tools, such as saws, planers, and sanders, as well as adhesives and other materials for processes like finger-jointing. Skilled labor, including sawyers, woodworkers, and quality control personnel, is another key input for this industry.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the industry covered by HS code 440728 are various types of sawn, chipped, sliced, or peeled iroko wood products, typically thicker than 6mm. These may include lumber, flooring, paneling, and other construction materials, as well as components for furniture and other wood products. The outputs of this industry are often used as inputs for other wood processing industries, such as 440810 Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness not exceeding 6 mm, 940169 Furniture and parts thereof, n.e.s., and 441820 Doors and their frames and thresholds, of wood.

Revisions to 440728

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 440728. The most recent 1 version of this code (440728) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 440728.

Family tree for wood, tropical; iroko, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, 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/v2022/440728'>440728: Wood, tropical; iroko, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm</a>"]

    B --> 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/v2022/440723'>440723: Wood, tropical; teak, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed, square dressed, structural, thicker than 6mm</a>"]
B --> L["<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 --> M["<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 --> N["<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 --> 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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