About HS Code 440721
This HS code specifically covers tropical mahogany wood (Swietenia spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced, or peeled, and thicker than 6mm, whether or not further processed. Mahogany is a highly prized tropical hardwood, renowned for its exceptional durability, rich reddish-brown color, fine grain, and excellent workability. It is extensively used in high-end furniture, cabinetry, boat building, musical instruments, and decorative veneers. Due to its historical exploitation, trade in genuine mahogany is now heavily regulated, often falling under CITES appendices. Major importers are typically affluent markets in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia, where demand for luxury wood products is strong. Exporters are primarily countries in Central and South America where Swietenia species originate, though sustainable harvesting and legal sourcing are critical and often challenging aspects of this trade.
Products Under This Code
Sawn mahogany lumber, mahogany planks, sliced mahogany veneers (thick), mahogany boat building timber, mahogany furniture components, planed mahogany boards
Real World Examples
Genuine Honduran Mahogany, Cuban Mahogany (historical/rare), Brazilian Mahogany (historical/rare), CITES-certified Swietenia mahogany
Common Misclassification
This code is specifically for *Swietenia* mahogany; other woods often marketed as "mahogany" (e.g., African mahogany, Philippine mahogany) fall under different tropical wood codes like 440729.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
This product is covered by the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), requiring operators to exercise due diligence to minimize the risk of placing illegally harvested timber on the EU market.
Products Classified Under 4407.21
Industry
This code belongs to the Wood & Wood Products industry.
Trade Overview
The USA and European countries are key importers, while Central and South American nations are the primary, albeit highly regulated, exporters of genuine mahogany.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 440721?
HS code 440721 covers: Wood, 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. This HS code specifically covers tropical mahogany wood (Swietenia spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced, or peeled, and thicker than 6mm, whether or not further processed. Mahogany is a highly prized tropical hardwood, renowned for its exceptional durability, rich reddish-brown color, fine grain, and excellent workability. It is extensively used in high-end furniture, cabinetry, boat building, musical instruments, and decorative veneers. Due to its historical exploitation, trade in genuine mahogany is now heavily regulated, often falling under CITES appendices. Major importers are typically affluent markets in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia, where demand for luxury wood products is strong. Exporters are primarily countries in Central and South America where Swietenia species originate, though sustainable harvesting and legal sourcing are critical and often challenging aspects of this trade.
What products fall under HS code 440721?
Sawn mahogany lumber, mahogany planks, sliced mahogany veneers (thick), mahogany boat building timber, mahogany furniture components, planed mahogany boards
What are common misclassifications for HS code 440721?
This code is specifically for *Swietenia* mahogany; other woods often marketed as "mahogany" (e.g., African mahogany, Philippine mahogany) fall under different tropical wood codes like 440729.
How is HS code 440721 structured?
HS code 440721 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (44) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (07) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (21) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.