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

HS v2022 Code: 440729

About 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

HS code 440729 covers a wide range of tropical wood products that are sawn, chipped, sliced, or peeled, with a thickness exceeding 6mm. These products are used extensively in the furniture, construction, and woodworking industries, making them an important part of the global trade in timber and wood-based materials. The demand for these tropical wood products is driven by their unique properties, such as durability, aesthetic appeal, and versatility, which make them highly sought after in both domestic and international markets.

Production process

The production of goods under HS code 440729 typically involves several key steps. First, tropical hardwood logs are harvested from forests and transported to sawmills or processing facilities. The logs are then sawn, chipped, sliced, or peeled to create the desired wood products, which may be further processed through planing, sanding, or finger-jointing to meet specific customer requirements. The final products are then graded, packaged, and prepared for distribution to domestic and international markets.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of goods under HS code 440729 include tropical hardwood logs, which serve as the primary raw material. Additionally, specialized machinery, such as sawmills, chippers, and planers, are necessary for the various processing steps. Energy sources, such as electricity or fuel, are also required to power the production equipment. Finally, skilled labor, including sawyers, machine operators, and quality control personnel, is essential for the efficient and high-quality manufacturing of these wood products.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the industry covered by HS code 440729 are a wide range of tropical wood products, including sawn timber, wood chips, and veneers. These products are used in a variety of applications, such as the manufacture of 940161 Furniture, wooden, for offices, 441820 Doors, wooden, and 441850 Shingles and shakes, wooden. The outputs of this industry may also be consumed by other industries, such as 441213 Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood, which use these tropical wood products as inputs for their own manufacturing processes.

Revisions to 440729

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 440729. The most recent 1 version of this code (440729) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 440729.

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, 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

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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/v2022/440729'>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 --> 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/v2022/440728'>440728: Wood, tropical; iroko, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm</a>"]
B --> 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	440729
Version	HS v2022
Hierarchy Level	6
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	44
Heading	4407