What is HS-4 4407 used for?
Use this as a comparison hint, then confirm the final decision with legal notes and country-specific rules.
HS-4 · Heading
4407 — Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm
Chapter 44: Wood and articles of wood
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 4407 when importing sawn or chipped wood that is over 6mm thick, such as pine boards for construction or furniture making. This classification includes wood that has been sliced or peeled, and may be planed or sanded.
When deciding between subheadings, consider the species of wood. For example, if you have pine wood, you would use HS-6 440711. If it's fir or spruce, then HS-6 440712 is the correct choice. Each subheading specifies the type of coniferous wood, which is crucial for accurate classification.
Tropical woods are categorized separately under this heading. For instance, if you're importing mahogany, you would classify it under HS-6 440721. If the wood is a different tropical species like teak, you would use HS-6 440723. Make sure to verify the exact type to avoid misclassification.
Keywords & topics
Useful terms traders and brokers use for this HS-4 heading.
sawn wood import · HS-4 4407 · tropical wood classification · coniferous wood codes · wood thickness over 6mm · pine wood HS code · mahogany import regulations · teak wood classification · wood species HS-6 · wood for construction
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Pine boards for furniture (HS-6 440711)
- Fir wood for construction (HS-6 440712)
- Mahogany for cabinetry (HS-6 440721)
- Teak decking materials (HS-6 440723)
- Oak planks for flooring (HS-6 440791)
- Birch plywood sheets (HS-6 440796)
- Mixed tropical hardwoods (HS-6 440729)
Common questions
Frequent classification questions with short practical guidance.
How to classify sawn wood over 6mm?
Write down material, use, and product form first, then compare nearby lines before you lock the code.
What are the HS-6 codes for tropical wood?
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How to determine the correct HS code for pine?
Match the product to the legal wording, then verify the final pick in your country tariff schedule before filing.
What types of wood fall under HS-4 4407?
Use this as a comparison hint, then confirm the final decision with legal notes and country-specific rules.
Are there specific regulations for importing mahogany?
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Related topics
Common real-world topics that come up during code comparison.
How to choose the right HS-6 code for wood imports
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Differences between HS-6 codes for coniferous wood
Compare adjacent HS lines and pick the one that matches material, function, and product form most closely.
Classification of tropical woods in HS-4 4407
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Understanding wood thickness requirements for HS codes
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Common mistakes in wood classification for imports
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What to know about importing teak wood
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Guide to sawn wood HS codes for brokers
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How to identify wood species for HS classification
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Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of wood are included in HS-4 4407?
- HS-4 4407 includes various coniferous and tropical woods that are sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, and thicker than 6mm.
- How do I determine the correct HS-6 code for my wood product?
- Identify the wood species and its characteristics. Use the specific HS-6 code that matches the type of wood and its treatment.
- Is there a difference between coniferous and tropical wood classifications?
- Yes, coniferous woods like pine and fir have specific HS-6 codes, while tropical woods like mahogany and teak are categorized separately.
- What should I do if my wood species is not listed?
- If your wood species is not specifically listed, you may use the 'n.e.c.' (not elsewhere classified) option under HS-6 440799.
- Can I import wood that is not planed or sanded?
- Yes, as long as the wood meets the thickness requirement and is sawn or chipped lengthwise, it can be classified under HS-4 4407.
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HS-6 subheadings (21)
- 440711Wood; 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
- 440712Wood; 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
- 440713Wood; 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
- 440714Wood; coniferous species, of Hem-fir (western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla) and fir (Abies spp.))
- 440719Wood; 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
- 440721Wood, 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
- 440722Wood, tropical; virola, imbuia and balsa, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm
- 440723Wood, tropical; teak, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed, square dressed, structural, thicker than 6mm
- 440725Wood, 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
- 440726Wood, 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
- 440727Wood, tropical; sapelli, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm
- 440728Wood, tropical; iroko, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm
- 440729Wood, 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
- 440791Wood; oak (Quercus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm
- 440792Wood; beech (Fagus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm
- 440793Wood; maple (Acer spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm
- 440794Wood; cherry (Prunus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm
- 440795Wood; ash (Fraxinus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm
- 440796Wood; of birch (Betula spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, of a thickness exceeding 6mm, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed
- 440797Wood; 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
- 440799Wood; 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