HS Code Subheading

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

4407.92 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 440792

HS code 440792 encompasses sawn or processed beech wood (Fagus spp.) exceeding 6mm in thickness, a dense and hard temperate hardwood widely utilized, particularly in Europe. Beech is highly valued for its fine, even grain, excellent bending properties, and light, consistent color, making it an ideal material for furniture, chairs, flooring, and turned items. It's also a popular choice for tool handles and kitchenware due to its durability. Major importers are countries with significant manufacturing sectors, especially in furniture, such as China, Vietnam, and Germany. Exporters are predominantly European nations with extensive beech forests, including Germany, France, and Romania. Sustainability and legal sourcing are critical considerations, with regulations like EUDR and EUTR impacting trade flows and demanding due diligence from all market participants.

Products Under This Code

Sawn Beech lumber, Beech flooring planks, Beech veneer, Steamed beech boards, Beech chair components, Beech tool handles, Planed beech timber

Real World Examples

Thonet bentwood chairs (often beech), IKEA beech furniture, Fagus-GreCon (beech products), Beech kitchen utensils, Beech butcher blocks

Common Misclassification

Can be confused with maple (440793) or birch (440796) due to similar light color and hardness, especially in processed forms.

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 4407.92

Beech lumberSawn beech 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, Germany, and Italy are major importers, with Germany, France, and Romania being key exporters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 440792?

HS code 440792 covers: Wood; beech (Fagus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm. HS code 440792 encompasses sawn or processed beech wood (Fagus spp.) exceeding 6mm in thickness, a dense and hard temperate hardwood widely utilized, particularly in Europe. Beech is highly valued for its fine, even grain, excellent bending properties, and light, consistent color, making it an ideal material for furniture, chairs, flooring, and turned items. It's also a popular choice for tool handles and kitchenware due to its durability. Major importers are countries with significant manufacturing sectors, especially in furniture, such as China, Vietnam, and Germany. Exporters are predominantly European nations with extensive beech forests, including Germany, France, and Romania. Sustainability and legal sourcing are critical considerations, with regulations like EUDR and EUTR impacting trade flows and demanding due diligence from all market participants.

What products fall under HS code 440792?

Sawn Beech lumber, Beech flooring planks, Beech veneer, Steamed beech boards, Beech chair components, Beech tool handles, Planed beech timber

What are common misclassifications for HS code 440792?

Can be confused with maple (440793) or birch (440796) due to similar light color and hardness, especially in processed forms.

How is HS code 440792 structured?

HS code 440792 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 (92) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.