Wood; assembled flooring panels, of bamboo or with at least the top layer (wear layer) of bamboo

HS v2022 Code: 441873

About wood; assembled flooring panels, of bamboo or with at least the top layer (wear layer) of bamboo

HS code 441873 covers the trade of assembled flooring panels made of bamboo or with at least the top layer (wear layer) of bamboo. This industry plays a significant role in the global construction and interior design sectors, providing a sustainable and aesthetically pleasing flooring option. Bamboo, a fast-growing and durable grass, has become an increasingly popular material for flooring due to its environmental benefits and unique visual appeal.

Production process

The production of bamboo flooring panels typically involves several key steps. First, the bamboo culms are harvested, processed, and cut into thin strips or veneers. These strips are then laminated and pressed together to form the core of the flooring panel. The top wear layer, also made of bamboo, is then applied and bonded to the core. Finally, the panels are trimmed, finished, and sometimes treated with protective coatings to enhance their durability and resistance to wear and tear.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 441873 products include raw bamboo material, adhesives, and specialized machinery for cutting, laminating, and pressing the panels. Additionally, energy sources, such as electricity or natural gas, are needed to power the manufacturing equipment. The industry may also rely on skilled labor to operate the machinery and ensure quality control throughout the production process.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 441873 is assembled flooring panels made of bamboo or with at least the top layer (wear layer) of bamboo. These panels are often used in residential and commercial construction projects, as well as in the furniture and interior design industries. The output of this industry may be consumed by other industries, such as 441875 Wood; laminated wood panels for flooring, not assembled, 441879 Wood; other, for flooring, not assembled, and 940169 Furniture; of other materials, including cane, osier, bamboo or similar materials, which may incorporate the bamboo flooring panels into their own products.

Revisions to 441873

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 441873. The most recent 1 version of this code (441873) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 441873.

Family tree for wood; assembled flooring panels, of bamboo or with at least the top layer (wear layer) of bamboo

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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/v2022/441873'>441873: Wood; assembled flooring panels, of bamboo or with at least the top layer (wear layer) of bamboo</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/v2022/441830'>441830: wood; posts and beams other than products of subheadings 4418.81 to 4418.89</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/441840'>441840: Wood; shuttering for concrete constructional work</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/441850'>441850: Wood; shingles and shakes</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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