Wooden frames; for paintings, photographs, mirrors or similar objects; of tropical wood

HS code 441410 covers the production of wooden frames for paintings, photographs, mirrors, and other similar objects made from tropical wood. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader art, decor, and home furnishings sectors, providing essential components for the display and presentation of visual media. The demand for these frames is driven by both commercial and residential markets, making it an important part of the global trade in wood products.

The production of wooden frames under HS code 441410 typically involves a series of woodworking processes. This includes the cutting and shaping of tropical wood into the desired frame profiles, followed by sanding, finishing, and assembly. Specialized tools and machinery, such as saws, routers, and joiners, are used to ensure precision and consistency in the final products. Skilled craftspeople play a crucial role in the manufacturing process, leveraging their expertise to create frames that are both visually appealing and structurally sound.

The primary inputs for the production of wooden frames under HS code 441410 are tropical wood species, such as 440349 Tropical wood, tropical wood species, tropical wood, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, 440399 Tropical wood, tropical wood species, tropical wood, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6 mm, and 440929 Tropical wood, tropical wood species, tropical wood, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, of a thickness not exceeding 6 mm. Additionally, the industry requires various finishing materials, such as paints, varnishes, and adhesives, as well as specialized tools and machinery for the woodworking processes.

The primary output of the industry covered by HS code 441410 is the production of wooden frames for paintings, photographs, mirrors, and other similar objects. These frames are then consumed by a variety of downstream industries, including 970110 Paintings, drawings and pastels, executed entirely by hand, other than drawings of heading 4906 and other than hand-painted or hand-decorated manufactured articles; collages and similar decorative plaques, 970200 Original engravings, prints and lithographs, and 940430 Wooden furniture for bedrooms, among others. The frames produced under this code play a crucial role in the presentation and display of visual media, contributing to the overall aesthetic and value of the final products.