wood; posts and beams other than products of subheadings 4418.81 to 4418.89

HS v2022 Code: 441830

About wood; posts and beams other than products of subheadings 4418.81 to 4418.89

HS code 441830 covers a wide range of wood products, including posts, beams, and other structural components used in construction and various industrial applications. This industry plays a crucial role in the global supply chain, providing essential materials for the building, furniture, and packaging sectors. The demand for these products is closely tied to the overall health of the construction industry and the broader economy.

Production process

The production of wood posts and beams typically involves a series of steps, including harvesting, sawing, drying, and finishing. Timber is first harvested from forests or plantations, then transported to sawmills where it is cut into the desired sizes and shapes. The wood is then dried, either naturally or through kiln-drying, to reduce moisture content and improve its stability. Finally, the wood may undergo additional processing, such as planing, sanding, or treatment with preservatives, to enhance its durability and appearance.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of wood posts and beams include raw timber, which is the primary raw material, as well as specialized machinery for cutting, drying, and finishing the wood. Energy sources, such as electricity or fuel, are also necessary for powering the production equipment. Additionally, various chemicals and treatments may be used to protect the wood from weathering, pests, and other environmental factors.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 441830 are wood posts, beams, and other structural components used in construction, such as 441810 Wood windows, French windows and their frames, 441820 Wood doors and their frames and thresholds, and 441840 Wood shuttering for concrete constructional work. These products are often consumed by the construction, furniture, and packaging industries, as well as various other sectors that require durable and versatile wood-based materials.

Revisions to 441830

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 441830. The most recent 1 version of this code (441830) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 441830.

Older versions

Family tree for wood; posts and beams other than products of subheadings 4418.81 to 4418.89

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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/v2022/4418'>4418: Builders' joinery and carpentry of wood, including cellular wood panels, assembled flooring panels, shingles and shakes</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/441830'>441830: wood; posts and beams other than products of subheadings 4418.81 to 4418.89</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/441811'>441811: Wood; windows, French-windows and their frames; of tropical wood</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/441819'>441819: Wood; windows, French-windows and their frames; (of other than tropical wood)</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/441821'>441821: Wood; doors and their frames and thresholds, of tropical wood;</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/441829'>441829: Wood; doors and their frames and thresholds, (of other than tropical wood)</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/441840'>441840: Wood; shuttering for concrete constructional work</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/441850'>441850: Wood; shingles and shakes</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/441873'>441873: Wood; assembled flooring panels, of bamboo or with at least the top layer (wear layer) of bamboo</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/441874'>441874: Wood; assembled flooring panels, not of bamboo or with at least the top layer (wear layer) of bamboo, for mosaic floors</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/441875'>441875: Wood; assembled flooring panels, not of bamboo or with at least the top layer (wear layer) of bamboo, multilayer</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/441879'>441879: Wood; assembled flooring panels, n.e.c in headings 4418.73, 4418.74 or 4418.75</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/441881'>441881: Wood; engineered structural timber products, glue-laminated timber (glulam)</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/441882'>441882: Wood; engineered structural timber products, cross-laminated timber (CLT or X-lam)</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/441883'>441883: Wood; engineered structural timber products, I beams</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/441889'>441889: Wood; engineered structural timber products, other than glue-laminated timber (glulam), cross-laminated timber (CLT or X-lam), or I beams</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/441891'>441891: Wood; builders' joinery and carpentry of wood n.e.c. in heading no. 4418, of bamboo</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/441892'>441892: Wood; builders' joinery and carpentry of wood n.e.c. in heading no. 4418, cellular wood panels</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/441899'>441899: Wood; builders' joinery and carpentry of wood n.e.c. in heading no. 4418, other than of bamboo or cellular wood panels</a>"]

    

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