HS Code Subheading

Wood; oak (Quercus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm

4407.91 Subheading
Section IX — Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal; cork and articles of cork; manufactures of straw, of esparto or of other plaiting materials; basketware and wickerwork

About HS Code 440791

This HS code covers sawn or processed oak wood (Quercus spp.) thicker than 6mm, a globally prized temperate hardwood. Oak is renowned for its exceptional strength, durability, and distinctive grain patterns, making it a cornerstone in furniture manufacturing, high-quality flooring, cabinetry, and architectural millwork. Both European and American oak varieties are traded extensively, catering to diverse markets. Major importers include countries with robust furniture and construction industries, such as China, Vietnam, and various EU nations, while leading exporters are primarily temperate forest countries like the USA, France, Germany, and Ukraine. The trade in oak is mature but increasingly subject to sustainability concerns, with regulations like EUDR and EUTR influencing sourcing practices to combat illegal logging and promote responsible forest management.

Products Under This Code

Sawn White Oak lumber, Red Oak flooring, Oak veneer sheets, Quarter-sawn oak boards, Oak furniture components, Planed oak beams, Oak staves

Real World Examples

IKEA oak furniture, Armstrong oak flooring, Custom oak cabinetry, Jack Daniel's whiskey barrels (oak staves), White Oak architectural millwork

Common Misclassification

Can be confused with other temperate hardwoods like ash (440795) or beech (440792) if species identification is not precise, especially when processed.

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 4407.91

Oak lumberSawn oak wood

Related Codes

4407.11 Wood; 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 4407.12 Wood; 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 4407.13 Wood; 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 4407.14 Wood; coniferous species, of Hem-fir (western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla) and fir (Abies spp.)) 4407.19 Wood; 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 4407.21 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 4407.22 Wood, tropical; virola, imbuia and balsa, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm 4407.23 Wood, tropical; teak, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed, square dressed, structural, thicker than 6mm 4407.25 Wood, 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 4407.26 Wood, 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

Industry

This code belongs to the Wood & Wood Products industry.

Trade Overview

China, Vietnam, and Germany are top importers, while the USA, France, and Ukraine are leading exporters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 440791?

HS code 440791 covers: Wood; oak (Quercus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm. This HS code covers sawn or processed oak wood (Quercus spp.) thicker than 6mm, a globally prized temperate hardwood. Oak is renowned for its exceptional strength, durability, and distinctive grain patterns, making it a cornerstone in furniture manufacturing, high-quality flooring, cabinetry, and architectural millwork. Both European and American oak varieties are traded extensively, catering to diverse markets. Major importers include countries with robust furniture and construction industries, such as China, Vietnam, and various EU nations, while leading exporters are primarily temperate forest countries like the USA, France, Germany, and Ukraine. The trade in oak is mature but increasingly subject to sustainability concerns, with regulations like EUDR and EUTR influencing sourcing practices to combat illegal logging and promote responsible forest management.

What products fall under HS code 440791?

Sawn White Oak lumber, Red Oak flooring, Oak veneer sheets, Quarter-sawn oak boards, Oak furniture components, Planed oak beams, Oak staves

What are common misclassifications for HS code 440791?

Can be confused with other temperate hardwoods like ash (440795) or beech (440792) if species identification is not precise, especially when processed.

How is HS code 440791 structured?

HS code 440791 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 (91) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.