HS Code Subheading

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

4407.93 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 440793

This HS code covers sawn or processed maple wood (Acer spp.) thicker than 6mm, a highly versatile temperate hardwood known for its exceptional strength, hardness, and fine, uniform texture. Maple is particularly popular in North America but enjoys global demand. It is extensively used for high-quality furniture, durable flooring (especially sports floors), cabinetry, musical instruments (e.g., guitar necks, drum shells), and butcher blocks. Its light color and ability to take stains well contribute to its broad appeal. Major importers include countries with strong manufacturing and construction industries, such as China, Vietnam, and various EU nations, while exporters are primarily North American countries like the USA and Canada. Compliance with regulations like EUDR and EUTR is essential for ensuring responsible and legal sourcing in international trade.

Products Under This Code

Sawn Hard Maple lumber, Soft Maple boards, Maple flooring, Maple veneer, Birdseye maple blanks, Curly maple timber, Planed maple components

Real World Examples

Gibson guitar necks (maple), NBA basketball courts (maple flooring), Ethan Allen maple furniture, Maple butcher block countertops, Maple drum shells

Common Misclassification

Often confused with birch (440796) or beech (440792) due to similar light color and hardness, requiring careful species identification.

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 4407.93

Maple lumberSawn maple 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, Canada, and Vietnam are top importers, while the USA and Canada are the primary exporters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 440793?

HS code 440793 covers: Wood; maple (Acer 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 maple wood (Acer spp.) thicker than 6mm, a highly versatile temperate hardwood known for its exceptional strength, hardness, and fine, uniform texture. Maple is particularly popular in North America but enjoys global demand. It is extensively used for high-quality furniture, durable flooring (especially sports floors), cabinetry, musical instruments (e.g., guitar necks, drum shells), and butcher blocks. Its light color and ability to take stains well contribute to its broad appeal. Major importers include countries with strong manufacturing and construction industries, such as China, Vietnam, and various EU nations, while exporters are primarily North American countries like the USA and Canada. Compliance with regulations like EUDR and EUTR is essential for ensuring responsible and legal sourcing in international trade.

What products fall under HS code 440793?

Sawn Hard Maple lumber, Soft Maple boards, Maple flooring, Maple veneer, Birdseye maple blanks, Curly maple timber, Planed maple components

What are common misclassifications for HS code 440793?

Often confused with birch (440796) or beech (440792) due to similar light color and hardness, requiring careful species identification.

How is HS code 440793 structured?

HS code 440793 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 (93) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.