Wood (including strips, friezes for parquet flooring, not assembled), continuously shaped (tongued, grooved, v-jointed, beaded or the like) along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed

HS v2022 Code: 4409

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
44	09	n/a

Code	4409
Version	HS v2022
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	44

Ancestor Codes: Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal

This Code: Wood (including strips, friezes for parquet flooring, not assembled), continuously shaped (tongued, grooved, v-jointed, beaded or the like) along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed

Child Codes: Wood; non-coniferous, other than bamboo or tropical wood, (including unassembled strips and friezes for parquet flooring), continuously shaped along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed; Wood; coniferous (including unassembled strips and friezes for parquet flooring), continuously shaped along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed; Wood; bamboo (including unassembled strips and friezes for parquet flooring), continuously shaped along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed; Wood; tropical (including unassembled strips and friezes for parquet flooring), continuously shaped along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood; Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm; Sheets for veneering (including those obtained by slicing laminated wood), for plywood or for similar laminated wood and other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed or not, sanded, spliced or end-jointed, of a thickness not exceeding 6 mm; Particle board, oriented strand board (OSB) and similar board (e.g. waferboard) of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances; Fibreboard of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not bonded with resins or other organic substances

About wood (including strips, friezes for parquet flooring, not assembled), continuously shaped (tongued, grooved, v-jointed, beaded or the like) along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed

HS code 4409 covers a wide range of wood products that have been continuously shaped along their edges, ends, or faces. These products are commonly used in the construction and furniture industries, playing a vital role in the global economy. They provide the essential building blocks for various applications, from flooring and paneling to decorative moldings and trims.

Production process

The production of HS code 4409 items typically involves a series of woodworking processes. Raw timber is first milled and cut to the desired dimensions, then shaped using specialized machinery such as planers, routers, and molding machines. The wood may be further processed through sanding, polishing, or end-jointing to achieve the desired finish and profile. Advanced techniques like computer-controlled cutting and automated assembly lines have streamlined the manufacturing process, allowing for greater efficiency and consistency in the final products.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the HS code 4409 industry are various types of raw timber, including softwoods and hardwoods. Manufacturers may also require specialized tools and equipment, such as woodworking machinery, cutting blades, and finishing supplies. Depending on the specific product, additional materials like adhesives, fasteners, and coatings may be necessary. The availability and quality of these inputs can significantly impact the industry's productivity and the overall competitiveness of the products.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the HS code 4409 industry are a diverse range of continuously shaped wood products, including strips, friezes for parquet flooring, and other profiled wood items. These outputs are widely used in the construction and furniture sectors, where they are incorporated into flooring, paneling, moldings, and various decorative elements. The products may also be further processed or combined with other materials to create more complex assemblies, such as 4418 Builders' joinery and carpentry of wood, including cellular wood panels, assembled flooring panels, shingles and shakes, 4421 Other articles of wood, and 9403 Furniture and parts thereof.

Family tree for wood (including strips, friezes for parquet flooring, not assembled), continuously shaped (tongued, grooved, v-jointed, beaded or the like) along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed

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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/v2022/4409'>4409: Wood (including strips, friezes for parquet flooring, not assembled), continuously shaped (tongued, grooved, v-jointed, beaded or the like) along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4401'>4401: Fuel wood, in logs, billets, twigs, faggots or similar forms; wood in chip or particles; sawdust and wood waste and scrap, whether or not agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4402'>4402: Wood charcoal (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4403'>4403: Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4404'>4404: Hoopwood; split poles; piles, pickets, stakes of wood, pointed, not sawn lengthwise; wooden sticks, roughly trimmed, not turned, bent, etc., suitable for walking sticks, umbrellas, tool handles, etc.</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4405'>4405: Wood wool; wood flour</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4406'>4406: Railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood</a>"]
A --> I["<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>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4408'>4408: Sheets for veneering (including those obtained by slicing laminated wood), for plywood or for similar laminated wood and other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed or not, sanded, spliced or end-jointed, of a thickness not exceeding 6 mm</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4410'>4410: Particle board, oriented strand board (OSB) and similar board (e.g. waferboard) of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4411'>4411: Fibreboard of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not bonded with resins or other organic substances</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4412'>4412: Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4413'>4413: Densified wood, in blocks, plates, strips or profile shapes</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4414'>4414: Wooden frames; for paintings, photographs, mirrors or similar objects</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4415'>4415: Packing cases, boxes, crates, drums and similar packings, of wood; cable-drums of wood; pallets, box pallets and other load boards, of wood; pallet collars of wood</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4416'>4416: Casks, barrels, vats, tubs and other coopers' products and parts thereof, of wood, including staves</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4417'>4417: Tools, tool bodies, tool handles, broom or brush bodies and handles, of wood; boot or shoe lasts and trees, of wood</a>"]
A --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4418'>4418: Builders' joinery and carpentry of wood, including cellular wood panels, assembled flooring panels, shingles and shakes</a>"]
A --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4419'>4419: Tableware and kitchenware, of wood</a>"]
A --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4420'>4420: Wood marquetry and inlaid wood; caskets and cases for jewellery or cutlery, and similar articles of wood; statuettes and other ornaments of wood; wooden articles of furniture not falling in chapter 94</a>"]
A --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4421'>4421: Wooden articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4414 to 4420</a>"]

    B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440910'>440910: Wood; coniferous (including unassembled strips and friezes for parquet flooring), continuously shaped along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed</a>"]
B --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440921'>440921: Wood; bamboo (including unassembled strips and friezes for parquet flooring), continuously shaped along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed</a>"]
B --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440922'>440922: Wood; tropical (including unassembled strips and friezes for parquet flooring), continuously shaped along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed</a>"]
B --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/440929'>440929: Wood; non-coniferous, other than bamboo or tropical wood, (including unassembled strips and friezes for parquet flooring), continuously shaped along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed</a>"]


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